Tanya Outland

Tanya Outland serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports her agency’s mission by delivering mission-critical services through transparent, competitive processes. Her portfolio primarily consists of professional and technical services, with a strong emphasis on information technology and management consulting solutions, reflecting her expertise in complex, performance-based acquisitions requiring detailed statement of work development and risk mitigation strategies. While specific contractor names are not available, Tanya maintains a procurement environment that prioritizes open competition, with the majority of her awards issued under non-set-aside mechanisms. Her working relationships with vendors are characterized by adherence to fair and impartial evaluation standards, fostering a level playing field for both large and small businesses. She engages with a diverse pool of service providers, ensuring rigorous source selection and contract performance oversight aligned with agency objectives. Tanya demonstrates a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 88.9% of her awards issued without set-aside designation. However, she consistently supports small business participation, allocating 11.1% of her contracting activity to small business set-asides—equally split between 8(a) competed and total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach reflects her commitment to socioeconomic goals while maintaining competitive integrity and mission effectiveness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), which accounts for over half of her activity, followed by management consulting (541611) and computer systems design (541512). She regularly acquires custom software development, IT infrastructure support, and administrative services, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with the evolving landscape of federal IT modernization and operational efficiency initiatives.