Felita A. Thomas

Felita A. Thomas serves as a Procurement Analyst within FA7037 AMIC Det 2 JB San Antonio, supporting the Department of the Air Force’s mission to modernize critical air operations infrastructure. She plays a pivotal role in executing the acquisition lifecycle for advanced engineering and information technology systems, with a primary focus on secure communications, software-defined radio technologies, and integrated command and control platforms. Her work ensures timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities that enhance cyber-enabled operations and sustain Air Force readiness through agile, standards-compliant procurement practices. Felita collaborates with a diverse pool of defense contractors and systems integrators specializing in IT modernization and mission-critical communications. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing expertise in secure network architecture, embedded systems, and DoD-compliant software development. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor, compliance with NIST and FISMA guidelines, and vendor performance accountability, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of supporting rapid prototyping and field-deployable solutions. Felita’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic categorization, aligning with the agency’s priority to procure the most capable solutions for high-stakes operational environments. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, she maintains compliance with all federal contracting regulations and evaluates vendors based on technical proficiency and past performance. Her procurement expertise is concentrated in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), where she leads acquisitions for custom software development, systems integration, and cybersecurity-enabled IT infrastructure. She routinely procures services related to software-defined radio systems, tactical communications networks, and mission-specific applications that support air operations command and control, demonstrating deep domain knowledge in defense IT modernization and secure systems engineering.