Tonya Haataja

Tonya M. Haataja serves as a Buyer responsible for managing the acquisition of construction and facility-related services to support federal infrastructure and operational needs. In this role, she executes competitive procurement strategies in alignment with federal acquisition regulations, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality services while maintaining fiscal accountability. Her portfolio centers on niche construction trades, including plumbing, HVAC, painting, and finish carpentry, reflecting a focus on specialized, trade-based contracting rather than large-scale general construction. She plays a critical role in translating agency facility requirements into actionable solicitations, coordinating with technical stakeholders to define performance specifications and evaluation criteria. Tonya cultivates relationships with a diverse pool of skilled trade contractors, primarily small and medium-sized enterprises with proven expertise in commercial and institutional building systems. While no single contractor dominates her award history, her procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with firms possessing specialized certifications and demonstrated performance in niche construction disciplines. Her working relationships are characterized by transparency, competitive bidding, and a preference for vendors with established track records in quality execution and regulatory compliance. Her contracting activity is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic alignment with agency priorities that emphasize market-wide access and price competitiveness over socioeconomic set-asides. Though she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her process remains inclusive, allowing all qualified contractors to compete on an equal footing based on technical capability and value. Tonya’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), and 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering Contractors), with additional activity in finish carpentry and ship repair. She specializes in procuring skilled labor services for maintenance, renovation, and new construction projects requiring precision craftsmanship and compliance with building codes, demonstrating deep domain knowledge in facility services contracting.