Tara D'Amico

Tara D’Amico serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QM MICC-West Point, supporting the United States Military Academy’s mission to sustain a technologically advanced cadet environment. She manages the acquisition of critical computing infrastructure, analytical instrumentation, and specialized maintenance services essential to military education and training operations. Her portfolio emphasizes high-precision hardware, software systems, and integrated technical solutions that uphold the Academy’s operational readiness and academic excellence. D’Amico ensures all procurements align with Department of the Army standards, prioritizing reliability, cybersecurity compliance, and long-term sustainment. She maintains consistent working relationships with Government Acquisitions Inc. and Northwestern Corp., both of which provide specialized equipment and technical support services tailored to military education environments. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in delivering mission-critical hardware and system integration solutions under stringent federal compliance frameworks. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, lifecycle support, and vendor accountability to ensure seamless deployment in sensitive academic and training settings. D’Amico exhibits a strong and consistent commitment to small business participation, with 100% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and economic inclusion by directing opportunities to small, capable firms with niche technical capabilities. Her contracting patterns prioritize socioeconomic programs that align with Army-wide goals for equitable access and workforce development. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334118 for computer peripheral equipment and related manufacturing sectors, including specialized electronic components and embedded systems. She also regularly sources from NAICS 336320 for vehicle-based electronics and 333120 for construction machinery used in campus infrastructure. Her domain expertise centers on procuring ruggedized, militarily compatible technology systems that support both classroom instruction and field training environments.