Tarha A. Burchell

Tarha A. Burchell serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4418 628 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize military infrastructure at Joint Base Charleston and associated installations. She manages a diverse portfolio of construction, maintenance, and mission-enabling service contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting operational readiness through resilient base infrastructure. Her work spans facility upgrades, utility system enhancements, and environmental compliance initiatives, requiring precise application of FAR provisions and strategic sourcing practices to meet urgent Air Force priorities. Burchell maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, PROTECT KITCHEN EXHAUST CLEANING, LLC, ACCESS PORTABLE TOILETS INC, and ML Armaments LLC, reflecting a balanced mix of general construction, specialized maintenance, and security support vendors. Her contracting patterns emphasize reliability, performance-based outcomes, and timely delivery of essential services, often involving task order solicitations under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles and small business set-asides to ensure continuity of operations. She demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 57% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, complemented by targeted HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) opportunities. Her procurement strategy prioritizes broad small business participation, aligning with Department of Defense mandates to foster economic resilience and diversify the supplier base. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 334517 (Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing), 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors), and 561621 (Security Systems Services), indicating deep expertise in procuring specialized infrastructure support, industrial safety systems, and facility security solutions. Burchell’s technical acumen spans environmental compliance, utility modernization, and defense-unique equipment maintenance, positioning her as a key enabler of Air Force installation resilience.