Tammie Howell

Tammie Howell serves as a key procurement professional within the FA4897 366 Cons Pkp unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain critical air base infrastructure and operational communications systems. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to ensure resilient, secure, and modernized facilities and technical networks essential for mission-critical air operations. She routinely oversees contracts for facility construction, maintenance services, and advanced communications equipment, aligning procurement activities with Air Force readiness objectives and infrastructure modernization priorities. Her role requires close coordination with engineering and logistics teams to translate technical requirements into compliant, performance-based solicitation packages. Howell maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including TCG Construction Inc., LDIA Holdings, LLC, C-2 Construction Inc., Asphalt Preservation, LLC, and AES Systems Inc. These partners are frequently selected for their proven expertise in military-grade construction, radio and broadcasting system upgrades, pavement preservation, and secure communications integration. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with demonstrated capability in high-reliability, defense-adjacent environments, emphasizing performance history, compliance with military specifications, and timely delivery under demanding operational timelines. Howell’s procurement portfolio shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical capability and mission urgency over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing vendor performance and readiness over certification-based sourcing. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, all vendors must meet stringent qualification standards to ensure mission-critical reliability. Her primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 611519 (Other Technical and Trade Schools), indicating a significant emphasis on specialized workforce training and certification programs for military technicians and maintenance personnel. This includes acquiring curriculum development, simulator-based training systems, and certified instruction services essential for sustaining skilled labor in communications and facility operations. Her domain expertise lies at the intersection of infrastructure resilience and technical workforce development.