Tia Ragsdale

Tia Ragsdale serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements validation and market research through solicitation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency procurement policies, supporting missions that rely on advanced telecommunications, aerospace components, and customized software solutions. Her acquisitions typically involve complex, technical procurements requiring rigorous evaluation of technical proposals, cost realism, and small business participation plans, with a focus on delivering mission-critical capabilities on schedule and within regulatory frameworks. Tia collaborates with a diverse range of contractors, including prime vendors specializing in satellite communications, aircraft subsystem manufacturing, and custom software development. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing specialized technical certifications and proven performance in high-compliance environments. Her working relationships are characterized by proactive engagement during pre-solicitation phases, clear communication of evaluation criteria, and a commitment to fair and transparent competition across the industrial base. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 93.8% of her awards issued without set-aside restrictions. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, with 6.3% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though she does not frequently utilize specialized socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, her consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate commitment to expanding market access for qualified small businesses within her technical domains. Tia’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications) and 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in space and aerospace systems. She also regularly procures custom computer programming services (NAICS 541511) and digital content solutions (NAICS 511210), indicating a broad technical proficiency across defense and civilian infrastructure modernization initiatives. Her work centers on acquiring cutting-edge, mission-enabling technologies that require specialized engineering and integration capabilities.