Ann Thompson

Ann Thompson serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex procurement actions within a federal organization focused on maritime and defense technology systems. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while facilitating competitive, transparent, and mission-aligned contracting outcomes. Her portfolio centers on high-technical acquisitions requiring specialized engineering and operational expertise, including shipbuilding, navigation systems, and defense-related IT services. Ann plays a critical role in translating agency requirements into solicitation documents, evaluating technical proposals, and negotiating contract terms to ensure optimal value and performance outcomes. Ann Thompson cultivates relationships with a diverse range of contractors, primarily those with deep technical capabilities in naval engineering, aerospace systems, and information technology services. She regularly engages with prime contractors possessing relevant ISO and CMMI certifications, as well as firms with prior experience in Department of Defense or Coast Guard programs. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and rigorous source selection criteria, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors who demonstrate reliability, innovation, and compliance with security and quality standards. Ann Thompson’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. While she does not routinely reserve contracts for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB firms, her process remains fully compliant with socioeconomic goals, and she actively encourages small business participation as a subcontractor where technically appropriate. Her focus is on merit-based selection, ensuring that contract awards are driven by technical merit, past performance, and cost-effectiveness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), 488330 (Navigational Services to Shipping), 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), and 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing). She specializes in acquiring advanced maritime navigation systems, integrated command and control platforms, and mission-critical software solutions supporting national security and maritime domain awareness.