Tiffany L. Garfield

Tiffany L. Garfield serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical technologies that enhance the tactical superiority of special operations forces. Her portfolio centers on rapid prototyping and field-deployable systems, including advanced electro-optical devices, night vision systems, precision small arms accessories, and integrated sensor platforms. Garfield ensures acquisitions align with USSOCOM’s strategic priorities in communications, navigation, and rapid R&D, applying FAR and DFARS regulations to streamline procurement for high-priority, time-sensitive capabilities essential to national security operations. Garfield collaborates with a diverse range of defense contractors, including specialized manufacturers of military-grade equipment and innovative small firms engaged in cutting-edge prototyping. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing SBIR/STTR credentials and those experienced in rapid delivery cycles for classified or controlled environments. Her working relationships emphasize technical agility, compliance with ITAR and export control requirements, and the ability to scale production from prototype to fielded capability with minimal lead time. Garfield’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 87.5% of her acquisitions issued as unrestricted. However, she actively supports small business participation, dedicating 12.5% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her approach prioritizes capability over socioeconomic designation, yet she consistently leverages small business set-asides to foster innovation from emerging defense technology vendors. Her primary NAICS focus includes 332994 for small arms and ordnance accessories, 334511 for search and navigation systems, and 336112 and 335129 for specialized transportation and electronic systems manufacturing. Garfield’s expertise lies in procuring ruggedized, mission-tailored hardware that integrates seamlessly into SOF platforms, ensuring operational readiness through technically rigorous and compliant acquisition pathways.