Tarik Booze

Tarik Booze serves as the primary procurement lead for the Navy Exchange Service Command, overseeing the acquisition of architectural design and facility infrastructure services critical to sustaining Navy and Marine Corps readiness and quality of life. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of contract actions—from needs assessment and solicitation to award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with DoD standards and mission-driven priorities. His acquisitions focus exclusively on professional architectural services, supporting the modernization of military lodging, retail facilities, and operational infrastructure to meet evolving force requirements and sustainability goals. Booze maintains collaborative relationships with a broad network of licensed architectural firms and design professionals, many of whom specialize in military-compatible building codes, ADA compliance, and expeditionary facility design. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms with proven experience in Department of Defense projects, emphasizing technical competence, past performance, and adherence to federal construction regulations. His contracting approach prioritizes clear performance metrics, design validation, and seamless integration with existing naval installations. There is no preference for socioeconomic set-asides; all procurements are conducted under full and open competition, reflecting a strategic emphasis on technical excellence over socioeconomic categorization. This approach ensures access to the broadest possible pool of qualified architectural talent while maintaining compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Small business participation is neither excluded nor prioritized, as awards are determined solely by merit and capability. His procurement focus is entirely centered on NAICS 541310 (Architectural Services), encompassing schematic design, construction documentation, interior planning, and facility condition assessments. He specializes in acquiring services for new construction, renovation, and adaptive reuse of military housing, commissaries, and recreational facilities, requiring deep expertise in military construction standards, life-cycle cost analysis, and sustainable design practices.