Tara N. Chaltry

Tara N. Chaltry serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement analysis and market research to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and advancing mission-critical procurement objectives within her organization. Her portfolio primarily encompasses information technology services, engineering support, and specialized instrumentation, with a focus on procuring solutions that enhance operational efficiency and technical capability. Chaltry’s work supports the acquisition of complex, high-precision systems and software services essential to national infrastructure and technical operations. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses and firms specializing in custom software development, electrical measurement systems, and professional engineering services. She fosters collaborative vendor relationships grounded in transparency, competitive fairness, and performance accountability, ensuring alignment with federal procurement integrity standards. Her approach emphasizes clear solicitation language, robust evaluation criteria, and post-award oversight to maintain contract compliance and deliver measurable outcomes. Chaltry demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 24% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting strategy prioritizes socioeconomic opportunities for small businesses, aligning with federal goals to expand access for disadvantaged and underserved vendors. While no other set-aside categories are dominant, her consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate effort to cultivate a competitive, inclusive supplier base. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 811219 (electronic and electrical repair), 511210 (software publishers), and 334515 (instrument manufacturing for electrical measurement), indicating deep expertise in technical domains requiring precision instrumentation, custom programming, and specialized maintenance services. She routinely procures mission-critical systems for data acquisition, signal testing, and tailored software solutions, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of both commercial and government-grade technical requirements.