Tanaya L. Lewis

Tanaya L. Lewis serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350 office, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions to modernize defense infrastructure and enhance operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for specialized chemical products and preparation systems essential to facility safety, environmental compliance, and advanced infrastructure resilience. Her work directly supports the agency’s strategic priorities in fire safety modernization, hazardous material handling, and integrated communication system upgrades, ensuring all procurements align with DoD standards for security, sustainability, and mission effectiveness. Lewis maintains consistent, high-volume contracting relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including ASTERI CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, ARHAB LLC, and PRIMEPRO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships are characterized by deep technical collaboration, with contractors providing niche expertise in chemical formulation, facility integration, and defense-grade system deployment. Her approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and rigorous compliance with technical specifications to ensure contractor deliverables meet stringent military operational requirements. A steadfast advocate for small business participation, Lewis exclusively utilizes Total Small Business Set-Aside authorities under FAR 19.5, ensuring all procurements are reserved for small business concerns. This unwavering commitment fosters a robust ecosystem of qualified small vendors capable of delivering specialized, mission-critical solutions, reinforcing the agency’s socioeconomic goals while maintaining procurement agility and innovation. Her procurement focus is narrowly concentrated on NAICS 325998—All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing—reflecting her specialization in procuring custom-formulated chemical systems for fire suppression, decontamination, corrosion inhibition, and environmental remediation within defense facilities. This technical domain requires precise adherence to military specifications and hazardous materials handling protocols, underscoring her expertise in complex, safety-sensitive acquisitions.