Tiffany L. Garfield

Tiffany L. Garfield serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), supporting the acquisition of mission-critical technologies that enhance the tactical superiority of elite special operations forces. She manages complex contracting actions centered on advanced defense systems, including armored vehicle components, electro-optical sensors, and specialized ammunition manufacturing. Her work directly enables USSOCOM’s mandate to rapidly prototype, test, and field-deploy cutting-edge capabilities across land, air, and maritime domains, ensuring warfighters are equipped with next-generation hardware and engineering solutions tailored to high-risk, low-visibility missions. Garfield cultivates strategic relationships with a diverse base of defense industrial base partners, including prime contractors and specialized subcontractors with deep expertise in military-grade systems integration. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her contracting patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in rapid prototyping, defense-certified manufacturing, and compliance with stringent military specifications such as MIL-STD and ITAR. She frequently engages with firms possessing relevant AS9100, ISO 9001, and Nadcap certifications, ensuring technical rigor and supply chain integrity. Garfield’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects USSOCOM’s operational urgency and the specialized nature of the technologies required, where only a limited pool of qualified vendors possesses the necessary clearances, facilities, and technical capabilities. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through socioeconomic set-asides, her portfolio may still include qualified small businesses that meet the stringent performance and security requirements of special operations missions. Her primary procurement focus lies in five core NAICS categories: Military armored vehicle and tank component manufacturing, engineering services for defense systems, nonferrous metal rolling and extrusion for high-strength components, ammunition manufacturing for medium- and large-caliber systems, and specialized manufacturing of military-grade vehicles. These reflect her domain expertise in advanced materials, ordnance systems, and integrated platform development supporting SOF operational needs.