Tammy Wagner

Tammy Wagner supports the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, managing critical procurement activities aligned with the agency’s biosecurity and scientific surveillance mission. She oversees the acquisition of specialized testing services and technical consulting solutions essential to detecting and containing invasive pests and animal diseases. Her work ensures APHIS maintains robust laboratory capacity and operational readiness through timely, compliant contracting processes that support national agricultural defense priorities. Wagner handles a mix of scientific, technical, and infrastructure-related acquisitions, often requiring high levels of regulatory and technical specificity. She maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors specializing in laboratory testing, aviation maintenance, and technical engineering services. Key partners include Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC; Thorobred Aviation Maintenance, Inc.; Trace First Limited; and AR6 Construction & Engineering, LLC. These vendors provide mission-critical support ranging from diagnostic testing infrastructure to specialized maintenance of surveillance aircraft and field equipment. Wagner’s procurement patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in regulated biological environments and federal compliance standards, fostering long-term, performance-driven partnerships. Wagner’s contracting portfolio is evenly split between total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and open competitions with no set-aside designation, demonstrating a balanced yet intentional commitment to small business participation. She consistently leverages small business programs to expand the pool of qualified technical service providers while ensuring competitive rigor. Her approach aligns with APHIS’s broader goal of building a resilient, diverse supplier base capable of responding to dynamic biosecurity threats. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) and 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), reflecting deep expertise in procuring pathogen detection, diagnostic validation, and scientific advisory services. She routinely acquires laboratory instrumentation support, field surveillance consulting, and biocontainment system design, ensuring APHIS maintains cutting-edge capabilities to protect U.S. agricultural health.