Tarha A. Mazyck

Tarha A. Mazyck serves as a Contracting Officer at the Department of the Air Force’s FA2860 316 Cons Pk facility, responsible for managing procurements critical to sustaining operational readiness at Joint Base Andrews. Her portfolio centers on acquiring integrated security systems, communications hardware, audiovisual equipment, and facility maintenance services that directly support command, control, and communications (C3) infrastructure. She executes acquisitions under full and open competition and set-aside authorities, ensuring alignment with Air Force mission priorities while adhering to FAR and DFARS compliance standards. Her work directly enables mission-critical air operations through reliable, secure, and technologically advanced procurement solutions. Mazyck maintains consistent contracting relationships with key vendors including ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., reflecting a focus on environmental compliance, hazardous material management, and specialized industrial services. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a preference for established contractors with proven track records in delivering niche technical and logistical support, often involving complex performance requirements and stringent safety protocols. These partnerships are cultivated through transparent solicitation processes and performance-based contract structures that emphasize accountability and mission alignment. A strong advocate for small business participation, Mazyck consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, accounting for nearly two-thirds of her awards, with additional emphasis on Women-Owned Small Businesses. Her socioeconomic contracting strategy reflects a deliberate effort to expand vendor diversity while maintaining high standards of performance and compliance. She actively leverages small business programs to foster innovation and resilience in the supply chain supporting Air Force infrastructure. Her primary NAICS focus includes 492110 (Couriers and Express Delivery Services), reflecting logistics support for time-sensitive materials, alongside 611710 (Educational Support Services) and 621910 (Ambulance Services), indicating a unique blend of training, emergency response, and operational logistics procurement. She also procures specialized analytical laboratory instruments under 334516, demonstrating technical expertise in scientific and diagnostic equipment essential to facility health and safety operations.