Albert J Thibodeaux

Albert J. Thibodeaux serves as a key procurement professional within the FA5209 374th Contracting Squadron, Department of the Air Force, supporting operational readiness at U.S. military installations in Japan. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on facility maintenance, logistics support, and critical infrastructure services essential to mission sustainment. His responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for technical equipment, transportation systems, and facility-related services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and force readiness standards. Thibodeaux plays a vital role in enabling the seamless operation of air force units by securing reliable, mission-critical resources across geographically dispersed locations. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including KOTRACK INCORPORATED, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC., AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, and KOTSUKENSETSU CO., LTD., reflecting a blend of domestic and international vendor partnerships. These relationships span facility maintenance, communications systems, electronic components, and motor vehicle parts procurement, demonstrating a preference for established, vetted suppliers with proven performance in austere and overseas environments. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory compliance, and supply chain resilience. Thibodeaux’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 78.6% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. The remaining 21.4% are allocated to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation without compromising mission-critical procurement needs. His approach balances socioeconomic goals with operational urgency, prioritizing capability and timeliness while still creating pathways for qualified small businesses. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 423690 (Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers), 423430 (Computer and Peripheral Equipment Wholesalers), 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services), 423120 (Motor Vehicle Supplies), and 335312 (Motor and Generator Manufacturing). This reflects deep expertise in procuring mission-critical hardware, software-enabled systems, vehicle components, and industrial electrical equipment essential to facility and transportation infrastructure sustainment in a theater environment.