Tatana M. Olson

Tatana M. Olson serves as Deputy Director of the Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory within the Naval Medical Research Center, where she oversees the strategic direction and acquisition of advanced biomedical and aerospace medical technologies critical to force health protection. Her role involves managing the procurement of specialized laboratory instruments, diagnostic systems, and research services that enhance the operational readiness of Navy and Marine Corps personnel in austere and high-stress environments. She leads the evaluation and execution of research and development contracts aligned with the Department of the Navy’s mission to deploy rapid, field-ready medical solutions for emerging threats and extreme conditions. Olson maintains a primary working relationship with REES SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION, a trusted vendor specializing in analytical instrumentation and biomedical research support. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, technically collaborative partnerships with firms capable of delivering customized, high-precision equipment and scientific services. These relationships are built on consistent performance, technical adaptability, and the ability to meet stringent military specifications for reliability and field deployability. Her procurement portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven focus on technical superiority and rapid capability delivery over socioeconomic categorization, prioritizing the most capable vendors regardless of size or certification status. Olson’s acquisitions are concentrated in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), underscoring her expertise in procuring advanced diagnostic tools, environmental monitoring systems, and biomedical R&D services. Her technical domain spans aerospace physiology, infectious disease detection, and laboratory-based analytical platforms designed for deployment in expeditionary and remote operational settings.