Tarmeka Battle

Tarmeka Battle supports the FA8571 Maintenance Contracting unit within the Department of the Air Force, managing critical procurement activities to sustain aerospace and electronic systems essential to Air Force operational readiness. Responsible for acquiring high-precision test equipment, avionics instrumentation, and industrial maintenance systems, Battle ensures the reliability of mission-critical infrastructure used in aircraft maintenance and laboratory environments. Their work directly enables the sustainment of complex electronic assemblies, calibration systems, and industrial machinery, aligning with the agency’s mission to maintain readiness through modernized, dependable technical capabilities. Battle maintains consistent relationships with leading technology and industrial contractors including TERADYNE, INC., KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES INC., and CORELIS, INC., partnering with firms specializing in automated test equipment, printed circuit assembly, and industrial instrumentation. Additional collaborations with TYONEK MACHINING AND FABRICATION, LLC, and COHO CONSULTING GROUP LLC reflect a balanced approach between advanced technical suppliers and specialized service providers. These partnerships are characterized by long-term engagement, technical collaboration, and a focus on delivering mission-critical solutions under strict quality and compliance standards. A strong commitment to small business participation defines Battle’s contracting approach, with 62.2% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity within the small business industrial base, prioritizing socioeconomic programs without specifying individual categories. The consistent use of set-asides underscores a dedication to equitable opportunity and workforce development across the defense supply chain. Primary procurement focus areas include NAICS 333515 for cutting tool and machine tool accessory manufacturing, 334418 for printed circuit assembly, and 513210 for software publishers, indicating deep expertise in electronic systems integration, test equipment calibration, and embedded software solutions. Additional activity in industrial machinery and institutional furniture reflects the unit’s broad scope in sustaining both technical and operational infrastructure across Air Force maintenance environments.