Tonya Sterling

Tonya A. Sterling serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. Her work supports critical energy infrastructure and petroleum supply chain operations, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and agency mission objectives. She routinely handles complex service and supply contracts requiring technical expertise in energy logistics, refining operations, and petroleum product distribution, often coordinating with technical stakeholders to align procurement strategy with operational needs. While specific contractor names are not available, Sterling maintains consistent engagement with industry participants in the petroleum refining and wholesale distribution sectors, fostering competitive, transparent procurement processes. Her contracting approach emphasizes fair and open competition, with a preference for established vendors possessing the technical capacity to deliver high-volume, regulated energy products and related services. She collaborates closely with contractors to ensure performance standards, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery across a mission-critical supply chain. Sterling’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on full and open competition, with 85.7% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. The remaining 14.3% are awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides in accordance with FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation. Her approach balances broad market access with targeted opportunities for qualified small businesses, aligning with federal socioeconomic goals without compromising operational readiness or technical requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 324110 (Petroleum Refineries), accounting for over 90% of her activity, indicating deep expertise in refining operations, feedstock procurement, and downstream energy infrastructure support. She also manages related contracts under NAICS 424720 (Petroleum Merchant Wholesalers) and NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories), reflecting a nuanced understanding of petroleum product quality assurance, logistics, and analytical services. Sterling’s domain knowledge enables her to effectively evaluate technical proposals and ensure contractor capability in highly regulated energy markets.