Tamara Parker

Tamara Parker serves as a Contract Specialist at U.S. Transportation Command (USTransCom), where she plays a critical role in executing the agency’s global mobility mission through the acquisition of mission-critical logistics and technology services. She manages the full lifecycle of complex contracts supporting expeditionary logistics, port operations, and rapid deployment capabilities across air, sea, land, and rail domains. Her acquisitions primarily focus on information technology systems, software development, and specialized equipment procurement to sustain global theater access and operational readiness. Working within the HTC711 organization, she ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contract outcomes with USTransCom’s strategic objectives for agile, scalable, and secure mobility infrastructure. Tamara maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including UNCOMN LLC, PHOENIX AIR GROUP, INC., RAMPART AVIATION, LLC, FANCIULLI EGISTO S.R.L., and MOUNTAIN AVIATION, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for specialized providers with proven expertise in aviation logistics, mission-critical software, and defense-grade IT support. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and vendor reliability, fostering long-term collaborations with firms capable of delivering tailored solutions under dynamic operational conditions. Her procurement activity reflects a 100% no set-aside orientation, indicating a focus on full and open competition to achieve optimal technical capability and operational readiness. While she does not prioritize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her approach prioritizes mission necessity and vendor competency over socioeconomic criteria, aligning with USTransCom’s high-tempo, global deployment requirements. Tamara’s primary NAICS focus is on Custom Computer Programming Services (541511) and Other Computer Related Services (541519), reflecting a strong emphasis on software development, systems integration, and mission-specific IT support. She also procures computer and peripheral equipment through Merchant Wholesalers (423430), demonstrating expertise in acquiring secure, deployable technology platforms essential to global mobility operations. Her technical domain expertise lies at the intersection of defense logistics and enterprise IT infrastructure.