Tara J. Monge

Tara J. Monge serves as a Contracting Specialist responsible for managing complex acquisitions in support of national defense and aerospace systems. She plays a critical role in ensuring timely, compliant, and competitive procurement processes for high-value technical equipment, aligning with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical operational needs. Her portfolio primarily encompasses hardware manufacturing, aeronautical components, and mechanical power transmission systems, with a focus on sourcing mission-ready solutions that meet stringent performance and reliability standards. Monge works closely with engineering and program management teams to define requirements, evaluate technical proposals, and execute contract awards across the full acquisition lifecycle. Monge maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of industrial contractors, including both large-tier manufacturers and specialized small businesses capable of delivering precision-engineered components. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor, source selection transparency, and performance-based contracting methods. She regularly engages with vendors possessing AS9100 certification and other industry-specific quality accreditations, fostering long-term partnerships built on accountability and innovation in manufacturing capabilities. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong dedication to expanding opportunities for small businesses in the defense industrial base. She consistently prioritizes small business participation without compromising technical requirements, ensuring that qualified firms can compete meaningfully for high-impact contracts. Monge’s primary NAICS focus areas include 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing), 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), 333613 (Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing), and 334511 (Aeronautical System and Instrument Manufacturing). She specializes in procuring precision-machined components, flight-critical systems, and guidance instrumentation used in military and aerospace platforms, demonstrating deep familiarity with technical specifications, testing protocols, and supply chain resilience requirements in defense-related manufacturing domains.