Tanesha Price

Tanesha Price serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal procurement actions, ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and promoting efficient, transparent acquisition outcomes. She specializes in complex energy infrastructure contracts, particularly those related to petroleum refining operations, and plays a critical role in aligning procurement strategy with agency mission objectives. Her work encompasses solicitation development, source selection, contract award, and post-award administration, with a focus on high-stakes technical services and facility support contracts within the energy sector. While specific contractor names are not available, Tanesha maintains a procurement environment that fosters competitive engagement across a broad spectrum of vendors, with an emphasis on technical capability and regulatory compliance. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition when appropriate, while actively facilitating opportunities for small business participation through structured set-asides. She collaborates with contractors possessing specialized expertise in refining operations, process engineering, and hazardous materials handling, ensuring that contract requirements are both technically rigorous and operationally feasible. Tanesha demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 57.1% of her acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This consistent preference underscores her dedication to expanding market access for small businesses, particularly those capable of delivering specialized services in energy infrastructure. Her approach prioritizes equitable competition and encourages participation from firms certified under various socioeconomic programs, reinforcing the government’s broader goals of inclusive economic growth. Her primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 324110—Petroleum Refineries—reflecting deep expertise in the technical, environmental, and operational demands of this specialized industry. She procures a range of services including maintenance, process optimization, safety compliance, and facility modernization, requiring contractors with domain-specific knowledge of refining technologies and regulatory frameworks such as EPA and OSHA standards. Tanesha’s work ensures that critical energy infrastructure remains secure, efficient, and compliant with federal mandates.