Tara Winn

Tara Winn serves as a Contract Specialist with the W2SN Endist Honolulu under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical civil engineering and infrastructure acquisitions. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from solicitation through contract award and administration—she ensures compliance with federal regulations while advancing the agency’s strategic goals of sustaining and modernizing military installations across Hawaii. Her portfolio primarily encompasses construction and facility upgrades essential to force readiness, including roofing, transportation infrastructure, and commercial/institutional building projects. Winn’s work directly supports the Army’s operational resilience by delivering durable, mission-aligned infrastructure solutions that meet stringent military standards. Winn maintains a consistent working relationship with CONTI FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC, a key contractor with deep expertise in military construction and facility modernization. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors who demonstrate proven experience in complex, high-stakes environments, particularly those capable of delivering turnkey solutions under tight timelines and in geographically constrained locations. She fosters long-term partnerships with contractors who exhibit strong safety records, technical proficiency, and adaptability to Army engineering specifications. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Winn consistently prioritizes 8(a) competed set-asides, which account for 83.3% of her awards, reflecting a deliberate and sustained commitment to small business development and disadvantaged business participation. Her contracting patterns align with Department of Defense mandates to increase opportunities for small, minority-owned, and socially and economically disadvantaged firms, ensuring equitable access to federal construction opportunities while maintaining high performance standards. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 238160 (Roofing Contractors), 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), underscoring her specialization in infrastructure resilience projects. She procures a range of construction services including structural upgrades, utility integration, and facility rehabilitation—ensuring Army garrisons and training areas remain operationally ready and environmentally sustainable.