Tia L. Belton

Tia L. Belton serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions in support of national defense and engineering infrastructure initiatives. She oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical objectives. Her portfolio primarily involves technical services and specialized manufacturing contracts, requiring deep subject matter expertise in systems engineering and propulsion technologies. Belton plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement strategy with operational readiness goals, ensuring timely delivery of high-integrity solutions through competitive and transparent processes. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the dataset, Belton routinely engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including large prime contractors with proven capabilities in aerospace engineering and defense systems integration, as well as niche suppliers possessing specialized technical certifications. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection criteria to ensure technical excellence and accountability. Belton’s contracting activity is entirely focused on full and open competition, with no set-asides applied to her portfolio. This reflects a strategic alignment with mission requirements that demand specialized, non-commoditized capabilities typically available only through broad market engagement. While she does not prioritize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her process remains fully compliant with all small business participation goals, ensuring fair access for all qualified offerors. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), where she sources advanced systems engineering, analysis, and technical consulting services, and NAICS 336415 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit Manufacturing), where she procures high-reliability propulsion components and associated manufacturing services. Her domain expertise spans propulsion system design, thermal management, and mission-critical hardware integration, making her a key liaison between technical stakeholders and acquisition teams in the defense and aerospace sectors.