Tammy r.a. Little

Tammy Little serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support Mechanism (NAVSUP WSS Mech, N00104), where she supports the operational readiness of U.S. Navy weapon systems through the acquisition of mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and electronic components. Her responsibilities encompass the end-to-end contracting process for high-reliability subsystems including pumping systems, valve assemblies, and precision circuit board manufacturing, ensuring timely delivery of parts essential to the maintenance and modernization of naval platforms. She operates within a framework focused on sustaining complex naval architectures, prioritizing technical compliance, supply chain resilience, and defense-specific quality standards. Her primary contractor relationships are anchored with industry leaders such as Raytheon Company and AMD International Technologies LLC, reflecting a preference for established defense primes with proven capabilities in advanced electronics and weapon system integration. She also regularly engages with specialized mid-tier firms like The Entwistle Company LLC, indicating a balanced approach that values both scale and niche technical expertise. These partnerships are typically structured through competitive sealed bids and performance-based contracts, emphasizing technical specifications over cost alone. Tammy’s contracting patterns show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 90.9% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. While small business participation is limited to 9.1%, it is consistently channeled through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a measured but deliberate commitment to fostering qualified small business vendors without compromising mission-critical requirements. Her procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), reflecting deep expertise in naval platform sustainment, with secondary activity in NAICS 333998 (Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery) and NAICS 334290 (Communications Equipment). She specializes in procuring ruggedized, military-spec components designed for harsh maritime environments, demonstrating technical fluency in mechanical systems, embedded electronics, and defense-grade manufacturing standards.