Tashiana D. Carter

Tashiana D. Carter serves as a Contract Specialist at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, where she plays a critical role in executing procurements that support the modernization of the nation’s intellectual property infrastructure. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on information technology services, digital system integration, and operational support functions essential to sustaining the USPTO’s mission of secure, efficient patent and trademark examination. Her work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement activities with strategic priorities in cybersecurity, data modernization, and public-facing digital services. Carter maintains consistent contracting relationships with key vendors such as IP.COM I, LLC and Innovative Transducer Implementation, LLC, primarily engaging firms that deliver specialized IT systems design, software development, and technical support services. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and outcome-driven deliverables, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of supporting complex, mission-critical environments. She routinely works with contractors possessing deep domain expertise in intellectual property data systems and digital transformation initiatives. While the majority of her acquisitions are competed without set-asides (85%), Carter actively promotes socioeconomic opportunities, with 10% of awards directed to Women-Owned Small Businesses and 5% to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to broad competition while intentionally advancing small business participation in high-impact technology sectors. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Computer Systems Design Services (541512) and Other Computer Related Services (541519), reflecting her specialization in IT modernization, systems integration, and digital platform development. She also procures architectural services, janitorial support, and data publishing solutions, demonstrating a broad operational scope that supports both technical and facility-based needs across the USPTO’s enterprise.