Tamrah Pehrson

Tamrah Pehrson serves as a Contract Specialist with the 355th Contracting Squadron (FA4877) under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain airpower readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for specialized infrastructure, maintenance services, and mission-enabling systems supporting aircraft operations, training facilities, and base infrastructure. Her work directly enables operational continuity by ensuring timely procurement of construction, maintenance, and technical support services critical to Air Force readiness. Pehrson routinely handles complex, high-stakes contracts requiring precise compliance with federal acquisition regulations and defense-specific requirements. Pehrson maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including MILLER ELECTRIC COMPANY INC., ATLANTIC PACIFIC STANDARD LLC, DAP CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC, BSE PERFORMANCE, LLC, and LAVISH LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships reflect a blend of specialized engineering, construction management, and technology integration capabilities essential to sustaining Air Force installations and equipment systems. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and vendor accountability, fostering long-term collaborative relationships with firms capable of delivering mission-critical solutions under demanding operational timelines. A staunch advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Pehrson consistently prioritizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and HUBZone set-asides, each accounting for 50% of her award preferences. This deliberate strategy ensures robust small business participation while aligning with Department of Defense mandates to promote economic opportunity and workforce diversity. Her contracting patterns reflect a structured, intentional focus on empowering qualified small businesses with proven capabilities in defense-relevant sectors. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 237110 (Water and Sewer Line Construction) and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), reflecting her expertise in infrastructure development and facility sustainment for military installations. She procures a range of construction services, utility system upgrades, and building maintenance solutions tailored to the unique demands of Air Force bases, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with DoD facility standards and environmental compliance requirements.