Tiffany Poku-Sarkodee

Tiffany Poku-Sarkodee serves as a Contract Specialist within the 693JJ3 Acquisition and Grants Management unit of the Federal Highway Administration, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurements that support the nation’s transportation infrastructure modernization. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for engineering services, transportation research, and operational consulting, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and the agency’s mission to advance data-driven, resilient highway systems. Her work directly enables the procurement of technical solutions that inform infrastructure design, safety enhancements, and system innovation through expert-led contracts. Tiffany maintains established relationships with key contractors including K & M Transportation Services LLC and the University of California, Los Angeles, reflecting a balanced portfolio of private-sector service providers and academic research institutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, requiring rigorous technical evaluations and compliance with federal standards for deliverables. She fosters collaborative partnerships with vendors who bring specialized expertise in transportation analytics, systems integration, and policy research, ensuring high-quality, mission-critical support. Her procurement patterns show a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside categories, indicating a focus on selecting the most qualified offerors regardless of socioeconomic status. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her process remains transparent and competitive, adhering strictly to merit-based evaluation criteria. Tiffany’s primary NAICS focus includes 488490 (Other Support Activities for Road Transportation), 813920 (Professional Organizations), and 423430 (Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers), reflecting her specialization in transportation logistics support, technical professional services, and IT infrastructure procurement. She regularly acquires advanced software solutions, data analytics platforms, and research-driven consulting services critical to modernizing federal highway operations.