Tara L. Moore

Tara Moore serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions within the defense and aerospace technology sector. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while delivering mission-critical systems that support national security and aviation capabilities. Her portfolio primarily consists of sole-source and competitive procurements for advanced instrumentation, navigation systems, and aerospace-grade detection equipment, requiring deep technical understanding and rigorous contract administration. Tara works closely with engineering and program management teams to translate operational requirements into legally sound, performance-based solicitation documents that align with DoD and federal acquisition standards. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Tara routinely engages with prime contractors and subcontractors specializing in high-precision aeronautical and nautical systems manufacturing. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical merit, past performance, and regulatory compliance over price alone, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in quality assurance and systems integration expertise. She maintains a disciplined focus on ensuring contractor accountability through robust contract clauses, surveillance plans, and performance metrics. Tara’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 100% of her awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This indicates a strategic emphasis on maximizing technical capability and industrial base readiness rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her approach ensures full and open competition consistent with the complexity and sensitivity of the systems being procured. Her primary focus is on NAICS 334511, which encompasses the design, development, and manufacturing of search, detection, navigation, guidance, and aeronautical systems. She specializes in procuring radar systems, inertial navigation units, avionics, and sensor arrays used in military and civil aviation platforms. Her domain expertise includes technical specifications for electromagnetic compatibility, environmental ruggedization, and real-time data processing—ensuring acquisitions meet stringent aerospace and defense performance standards.