Tarita Lewis

Tarita Lewis serves as a key procurement professional within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, supporting the sustainment and modernization of mission-critical Air Force capabilities. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts centered on systems engineering and technical assistance, cybersecurity infrastructure, enterprise IT modernization, and mission analytics. Her work ensures that the Air Force maintains operational readiness through high-integrity professional services and technical support, aligning acquisitions with DoD strategic priorities. Lewis typically handles complex, performance-based acquisitions requiring rigorous technical evaluation and compliance with FAR and DFARS requirements. She maintains strong, sustained relationships with leading contractors including SIGMATECH, INC. and PURDUE UNIVERSITY, partnering with both commercial firms and academic institutions to deliver specialized technical expertise. These collaborations often involve long-term, task-order-based contracts for SETA services, advanced analytics, and cybersecurity support, reflecting a preference for proven, high-capacity vendors with deep domain knowledge. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance metrics, risk mitigation, and continuous evaluation of contractor deliverables. Lewis demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic programs, with 20% of her acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, while 80% remain open to all competitors. This reflects a strategic focus on maintaining competition while actively enabling small business participation in high-impact technical contracts. Her pattern shows no reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, indicating a preference for broad-based small business eligibility rather than targeted socioeconomic categories. Her procurement focus centers on five primary NAICS codes: 334310 for specialized audio/video equipment, 561611 for background investigation services, 517919 for other telecommunications services, 812990 for ancillary personal services, and 423430 for computer equipment and software wholesale distribution. These reflect a broad technical ecosystem supporting both physical infrastructure and administrative operations critical to Air Force readiness.