Tara Dossiema

Tara Dossiema serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force under FA4484, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions supporting critical air base infrastructure and operational readiness. She specializes in acquisition planning, solicitation development, contract award, and post-award administration for construction, facility maintenance, and technical services essential to sustaining mission-critical installations. Her work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement outcomes with the Air Force’s priorities in infrastructure modernization, environmental compliance, and readiness assurance. Dossiema maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors including PAETZOLD CONSTRUCTION CO INC, RANCO CONSTRUCTION INC, SEQUOIA CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED, THE PASSANANTE GROUP, LLC, and XENTURIS LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in military facility upgrades, electrical systems integration, and specialized construction services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear technical specifications, and rigorous contractor accountability to ensure mission-aligned delivery. She demonstrates a robust commitment to socioeconomic contracting, exclusively utilizing Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 to maximize opportunities for small businesses. This consistent preference underscores her dedication to fostering a competitive, inclusive acquisition environment that strengthens local economies and enhances contractor diversity within the defense industrial base. Her procurement focus is concentrated in two primary NAICS categories: 238210 for electrical contractors and wiring installation services, and 337121 for upholstered household furniture manufacturing. The former supports critical HVAC, lighting, and power systems upgrades across installations, while the latter reflects specialized procurement for mission-essential furniture in barracks, offices, and command centers. Dossiema’s technical expertise lies at the intersection of facility infrastructure and functional furnishing, ensuring compliance with military standards and operational ergonomics.