Tamela Riggs

Tamela Riggs serves as a primary procurement contact within the W6QK Acc-rsa agency under the Department of Defense. In this capacity, she supports the agency's mission to procure, develop, and sustain advanced aviation assets and propulsion systems, with a specific focus on the lifecycle management of aircraft, engines, and guided missile systems, including the Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP) and T901 engine production. The agency's contractor landscape is characterized by significant activity with major defense primes, most notably Lockheed Martin Corporation and Dynetics, Inc. Vendors active at this agency typically specialize in high-level aerospace engineering and defense systems integration. Regarding set-aside preferences, the agency maintains a balanced approach to procurement. While the majority of awards are categorized as No Set-Aside, there is a consistent commitment to small business participation, with twenty-five percent of contracting activity designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides. The agency's industry focus is heavily weighted toward specialized manufacturing. Primary NAICS categories include power, distribution, and specialty transformer manufacturing, as well as the production of rubber and plastics hoses and belting. Additionally, the office procures hardware, air and gas compressors, and auxiliary equipment for guided missiles and space vehicles.