Tashna N. Passley

Tashna N. Passley serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements development and market research to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing the agency’s mission through strategic sourcing of specialized testing services. Her portfolio primarily consists of professional services contracts under the NAICS 541380 category, focusing on analytical, quality assurance, and laboratory testing services that support regulatory, environmental, or technical compliance objectives. Passley works closely with program managers and technical evaluators to align acquisition strategies with operational needs, ensuring transparent, competitive, and legally sound contracting outcomes. While specific contractor names are not available, Passley consistently engages with a network of small businesses certified under the HUBZone program, reflecting a deliberate and sustained preference for this socioeconomic category. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering economic opportunity in historically underserved communities by prioritizing HUBZone-eligible vendors across all award actions. She actively promotes small business participation through targeted outreach, simplified acquisition procedures, and the strategic use of set-asides to enhance competition and innovation among qualified HUBZone firms. Passley’s procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 541380—Testing Laboratories and Services—which encompasses a broad range of technical services including materials testing, environmental analysis, calibration, and non-destructive evaluation. She specializes in acquiring laboratory-based services that support scientific integrity, regulatory compliance, and quality control across government operations. Her expertise lies in evaluating technical proposals, assessing laboratory accreditation standards, and ensuring contractor capabilities align with stringent performance requirements in highly regulated testing environments. This deep domain knowledge enables her to effectively manage complex, technical acquisitions while maintaining rigorous oversight and accountability.