Albert Thibdoeaux

Albert J. Thibodeaux serves as a key procurement professional within the FA3300 42 Cons Cc unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the mission-critical infrastructure and educational capabilities of Air University. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on facility operations, educational support services, and landscape management to sustain and modernize training environments. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts that align with Air Force readiness objectives, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while optimizing value and operational efficiency for mission-critical installations. Thibodeaux maintains collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including general contractors, facility management firms, and specialized educational service providers. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established service providers with proven capabilities in nonresidential building leasing, grounds maintenance, and academic support operations. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms capable of delivering integrated, long-term solutions that meet stringent military standards for safety, sustainability, and mission continuity. His procurement strategy demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively leverages socioeconomic programs to expand vendor diversity, favoring small businesses with demonstrated expertise in facility operations and educational support. Though no specific set-aside categories like 8(a) or HUBZone are predominant, his consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a deliberate effort to foster competition and economic resilience within the defense contracting ecosystem. Thibodeaux’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 531120 (nonresidential building lessors), 561730 (landscaping services), and 611710 (educational support services). He procures services related to facility leasing, groundskeeping, instructional support, and campus infrastructure maintenance, ensuring that Air University’s learning environments remain modern, functional, and aligned with evolving training technologies. His expertise centers on sustaining mission-ready educational infrastructure through strategic, service-based acquisitions.