Tamiko C. Blackson

Tamiko C. Blackson serves as a key procurement professional within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, supporting the sustainment and modernization of mission-critical Air Force capabilities. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on administrative management consulting, systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), cybersecurity infrastructure, and enterprise IT modernization. Her work directly enables operational readiness by securing high-value professional services that enhance decision-making, analytical capacity, and technical support across defense operations. She routinely handles complex, performance-based acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 37, emphasizing outcome-driven requirements and contractor accountability. Blackson maintains strategic relationships with established contractors including SIGMATECH, INC. and PURDUE UNIVERSITY, leveraging their specialized expertise in defense analytics, systems integration, and advanced research support. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with organizations capable of delivering high-complexity technical services under strict security and compliance protocols. These relationships are characterized by sustained engagement, iterative contract modifications, and a focus on mission alignment over transactional sourcing. Her contracting approach reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her acquisitions remain open to all competitors, she consistently prioritizes small business participation, particularly in administrative and technical service categories. Her pattern shows no reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, indicating a preference for broad-based small business competition rather than targeted socioeconomic programs. Blackson’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 811219 (Other Business Support Services), 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting), and related technical service categories. She procures enterprise-level consulting, data analytics, cybersecurity support, and infrastructure modernization services. Her domain expertise lies in integrating professional services that enhance Air Force command and control, logistics planning, and operational analytics—ensuring mission-critical functions remain agile, secure, and resilient.