Tammie R. Shelton

Tammie R. Shelton serves as a Contracting Officer with the 763d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical capabilities that sustain airpower readiness. She manages the acquisition of advanced technology, training systems, and logistics support services essential to pilot proficiency, communications resilience, and operational agility. Her portfolio encompasses complex procurements for fabricated metal components, electrical equipment, motor and generator systems, and computer hardware and software distribution, ensuring alignment with Air Force modernization priorities and readiness requirements. Shelton cultivates strategic partnerships with a diverse range of vendors, including specialized manufacturers of electrical and fabricated metal products, as well as merchant wholesalers of computer systems and peripherals. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, her contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with both large-capacity industrial suppliers and agile small businesses capable of delivering technical solutions under tight operational timelines. She emphasizes performance-based contracting and risk-mitigated acquisition strategies to ensure mission continuity and system interoperability. A strong advocate for socioeconomic opportunity, Shelton prioritizes small business participation, with 55.6% of her acquisitions set aside under FAR 19.5 for small businesses. Her contracting approach actively supports broad-based small business engagement, including firms certified under HUBZone, SDVOSB, and other socioeconomic programs, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand the defense industrial base and foster innovation through diverse suppliers. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 332999, 335312, and 335999, reflecting deep expertise in the acquisition of fabricated metal components, motor and generator systems, and miscellaneous electrical equipment. She also regularly procures computer and peripheral equipment through NAICS 423430, demonstrating proficiency in both hardware supply chains and integrated technology solutions critical to Air Force enterprise operations.