Tanya Turner-Fells

Tanya Turner-Fells serves as a Contracting Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing mission-critical procurement objectives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional services and specialized technical equipment, with a focus on consulting, engineering, and scientific support functions. Turner-Fells works closely with program managers and technical evaluators to align contracting strategies with agency needs, ensuring transparent, competitive, and legally sound outcomes. While specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with a diverse pool of vendors offering technical, engineering, and support services. She routinely partners with firms capable of delivering high-complexity solutions in niche technical domains, fostering competitive environments that prioritize innovation and performance-based outcomes. Her approach emphasizes fair and open competition, with a strong emphasis on vendor responsiveness and technical capability over price alone. Turner-Fells demonstrates a clear preference for open competition, with 88.9% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 11.1% of her awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a measured commitment to socioeconomic goals, prioritizing small business eligibility without compromising acquisition efficiency or mission readiness. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690), Engineering Services (541330), and Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360), indicating deep expertise in technical advisory and measurement systems. She also frequently procures specialized equipment under 334519 and support services under 811219, underscoring her proficiency in acquiring both services and technical devices requiring precise calibration and regulatory compliance. Her domain knowledge spans geospatial analysis, instrumentation, and applied engineering solutions.