Tanner Frank

Tanner Frank serves as the primary contracting lead for Sat Team 1 FWS within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, overseeing the acquisition of operational and maintenance support services critical to ecological stewardship and habitat conservation. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurements, Tanner ensures alignment with federal acquisition regulations and the agency’s mission to sustain native species and their ecosystems. His portfolio primarily includes contracts for facility maintenance, environmental remediation, and specialized equipment services that support field operations and wildlife health infrastructure. Tanner maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including AirSep Corporation, MERKEL & ASSOCIATES, INC., WEST COAST DIRT WORKS LLC, Boh Environmental, L.L.C., and BACON-UNIVERSAL COMPANY, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in environmental services, mechanical systems, and site-specific construction support. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory compliance, and technical proficiency, often engaging vendors with demonstrated experience in federal land management environments. A strong advocate for small business participation, Tanner consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over half of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. He also engages Women-Owned Small Businesses at a modest but intentional rate, reflecting a balanced commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals without overreliance on niche set-asides. His patterns indicate a deliberate effort to foster competition among qualified small firms while maintaining operational readiness. Tanner’s procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), 561720 (Janitorial Services), and 332999 (Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing), underscoring his expertise in facility infrastructure, custodial support, and custom fabrication for field equipment. His domain knowledge extends to environmental maintenance systems, habitat restoration logistics, and utility support services essential to remote wildlife management operations.