Tammy J. Benson

Tammy J. Benson serves as a Senior Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-rsa office of the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions to sustain and modernize the Army’s aerial and missile defense capabilities. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for mission-critical aerospace systems, including avionics, propulsion, and sensor technologies supporting platforms such as the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache. Her work directly supports the agency’s strategic priorities in enhancing battlefield readiness through advanced engineering and research-driven solutions, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and defense acquisition policies. Benson maintains enduring partnerships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation and Alaska Aerospace Corp., engaging them on high-stakes, technically demanding procurements involving systems integration, flight testing, and mission support services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and technical oversight, fostering collaborative relationships with industry leaders capable of delivering cutting-edge aerospace solutions under stringent military specifications. Her procurement portfolio reflects a consistent preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on capability-driven sourcing over socioeconomic classifications. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her contracting decisions are guided by technical merit, past performance, and industrial capacity to meet urgent operational needs. Benson’s primary NAICS focus areas include 541330 (Engineering Services), which constitutes half of her portfolio, encompassing systems engineering, integration, and technical analysis; 541715 (Research and Development in Physical and Engineering Sciences), supporting advanced prototyping and test validation; and 561990 (All Other Support Services), covering logistics, maintenance, and field support. Her expertise lies in procuring advanced aerospace technologies requiring deep domain knowledge in defense aviation systems and mission-critical R&D.