Tara L Creekmore

Tara L. Creekmore serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation while advancing mission-critical procurement objectives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex service and manufacturing contracts requiring technical oversight and strategic sourcing, with a strong emphasis on small business participation and socioeconomic program goals. Creekmore’s work supports the agency’s broader mission to deliver efficient, transparent, and equitable contracting outcomes across diverse technical domains. Creekmore cultivates collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including small businesses, HUBZone-certified firms, and specialized contractors in niche manufacturing and maintenance sectors. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing niche expertise in communications equipment, electrical installation, and industrial equipment repair. Her contracting approach emphasizes fair competition and vendor capacity building, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in regulatory compliance and performance accountability. A staunch advocate for small business inclusion, Creekmore demonstrates a pronounced preference for small business set-asides, with over two-thirds of her awards structured under FAR 19.5 total small business set-asides. She also actively utilizes HUBZone set-asides, reflecting a deliberate commitment to geographic and socioeconomic diversity in contractor selection. Her procurement patterns consistently prioritize opportunities for underserved small businesses, aligning with federal goals to expand economic participation and promote equitable access to federal contracting. Her technical focus centers on NAICS categories including Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Electrical Contracting, and Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair, indicating deep familiarity with hardware, infrastructure, and maintenance services. Creekmore frequently procures specialized equipment and installation services related to communications systems, travel trailers, and septic infrastructure, demonstrating expertise in both manufacturing and field-service contracting environments. Her domain knowledge enables precise requirement development and effective vendor evaluation in technically nuanced procurement spaces.