Tara Albretsen

Tara Lynn Albretsen serves as a Buyer responsible for managing the acquisition of specialized defense and industrial manufacturing products critical to national security and defense readiness. In her role, she executes full lifecycle procurement activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical delivery timelines. Her portfolio centers on high-precision manufacturing sectors requiring stringent quality controls and technical certification, positioning her as a key operator within the agency’s supply chain resilience strategy. While specific contractor names are not available, Tara consistently engages with manufacturers possessing specialized capabilities in explosives, ammunition, and industrial instrumentation. Her procurement approach favors established industrial suppliers with proven track records in defense-grade production, including firms certified under ISO 9001, AS9100, and ITAR compliance frameworks. She maintains a vendor ecosystem characterized by long-term performance-based relationships, prioritizing technical reliability, supply chain security, and adherence to defense standards over cost alone. Tara’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on technical capability and industrial capacity over socioeconomic classifications, aligning with the specialized nature of the goods she procures. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, she remains compliant with all applicable small business subcontracting requirements and evaluates vendor capacity holistically. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing), 332992 (Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing), 332993 (Ammunition, except Small Arms), and 334513 (Industrial Process Measurement and Control Instruments). She routinely acquires high-explosive components, propellants, detonation systems, and precision instrumentation used in testing, targeting, and field operational environments, demonstrating deep domain expertise in ordnance and industrial control systems procurement.