Tamela Lewis

Tamela Lewis serves as a key procurement lead within the W076 Endist Little Rock office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, responsible for managing acquisition activities that sustain federal water resource and recreation infrastructure across Arkansas. Her role centers on executing contracts for facility maintenance, environmental services, and light construction to ensure public access to Army-managed lakes and reservoirs. She oversees the full lifecycle of procurements—from solicitation through contract award and administration—with a primary focus on commercial and institutional building construction under NAICS 236220. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain safe, functional, and environmentally compliant recreational and operational sites. Lewis maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including Pegasus Support Services LLC, BL Harbert International LLC, RLC LLC, Boh Environmental, L.L.C., and Endeavor Initial Outfitting, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced firms capable of delivering integrated services such as landscaping, janitorial support, waste management, and minor construction upgrades. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, compliance with federal environmental standards, and the ability to operate in sensitive ecological zones, fostering long-term vendor collaboration built on performance and regulatory adherence. A strong advocate for local economic development, Lewis prioritizes Local Area Set-Aside contracts under FAR 26.2, directing approximately 60% of her acquisitions to businesses located within the designated geographic region. This strategy reinforces community resilience and ensures contract opportunities benefit nearby small businesses, while the remaining 40% are open to broader competition. Her procurement patterns reflect a deliberate alignment with socioeconomic goals, encouraging participation from local firms without relying on formal 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides. Her technical expertise is narrowly focused on NAICS 236220, encompassing the construction, renovation, and maintenance of visitor centers, restrooms, docks, trails, and other infrastructure supporting public recreation. She specializes in procuring turnkey solutions that integrate civil works, environmental compliance, and operational sustainability, ensuring all projects meet U.S. Army Corps of Engineers design and safety standards.