Artra Thompson

Artra C. Thompson serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurements across technical and scientific service domains. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing mission-critical objectives through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and contract administration. Her portfolio primarily encompasses information technology services, engineering support, and specialized testing solutions, with a focus on delivering high-integrity, performance-based outcomes. Thompson works closely with program managers and technical evaluators to define requirements, structure solicitations, and award contracts that align with agency priorities and regulatory frameworks. While specific contractor names are not available, Thompson’s procurement patterns indicate a preference for engaging a diverse pool of vendors, including both large primes and small businesses, particularly in technical service sectors. Her working relationships emphasize performance accountability, clear statement of work development, and risk mitigation through well-defined contract terms. She routinely collaborates with industry partners capable of delivering customized software solutions, laboratory testing services, and precision instrumentation, fostering long-term vendor engagement grounded in transparency and compliance. Thompson demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 21.7% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Although no other socioeconomic set-asides are predominant, her consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to expand market access for qualified small entities. This pattern underscores her alignment with federal goals to promote economic opportunity and innovation through inclusive contracting practices. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), each accounting for 13% of her activity, followed by 541690 (Scientific Consulting) and 334519 (Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing). These categories reveal a technical specialization in software development, analytical testing, and precision instrument procurement, positioning her as a key liaison between federal needs and advanced technical service providers.