Tiffani Akers

Tiffani M. Akers serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions in technology and communications sectors, aligning with federal contracting objectives to ensure timely delivery of mission-critical systems. She specializes in the acquisition of telecommunications equipment, custom software development, and computer facilities management services, overseeing the full lifecycle of contracts from requirements definition through award and performance monitoring. Her work supports operational readiness through the procurement of technically sophisticated solutions, often requiring compliance with federal standards for cybersecurity, interoperability, and Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). Her contractor relationships are primarily with firms capable of delivering hardware and software solutions in the telephone apparatus and computer services domains, including manufacturers of telecommunications infrastructure and IT service providers. While no single vendor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with a diverse pool of contractors capable of meeting stringent technical specifications and delivery timelines, fostering competitive environments that prioritize performance, innovation, and compliance. Akers demonstrates a strong preference for open, non-set-aside competitions, with 88.9% of her awards issued under full and open competition. However, she actively supports socioeconomic goals by allocating 11.1% of her acquisitions to 8(a) certified small businesses, reflecting a balanced approach that ensures market competitiveness while advancing small business participation objectives under the Small Business Act. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 334210 (Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in procuring voice and data communication hardware, complemented by significant activity in custom computer programming (541511) and computer facilities management (541513). She regularly sources solutions in network infrastructure, system integration, and research-driven IT services, demonstrating specialized knowledge in telecommunications engineering and enterprise IT service delivery.