Johnny Thompson

Johnny Thompson serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Lad Contr Office, Department of the Army, where he manages the acquisition of industrial maintenance, specialized manufacturing, and technical support services critical to sustaining Army platform readiness. His portfolio centers on procuring high-value mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical system components and repair services, ensuring operational continuity for mission-critical equipment. Thompson specializes in complex, performance-based acquisitions under FAR Part 16, frequently utilizing indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and fixed-price contracts to secure reliable, long-term support for aging military infrastructure. He maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including FIBER BUSINESS SOLUTIONS GROUP INC, AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, CRW CORP, FERRELLGAS, L.P., and EDGE TECHNOLOGY DISTRIBUTORS, INC., who provide specialized fabrication, industrial packaging, process control instrumentation, and energy delivery solutions. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven technical capabilities in defense-grade manufacturing and logistics, often requiring ITAR compliance and quality assurance systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001. Thompson’s contracting patterns prioritize open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-asides, yet he actively supports small business participation through 25% total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While he does not routinely deploy 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his approach ensures meaningful opportunities for qualified small businesses through targeted solicitations and clear technical requirements that promote fair competition. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 322211 (corrugated and solid fiber box manufacturing), 332999 (miscellaneous fabricated metal products), 325211 (plastics material and resin manufacturing), and 334513 (industrial process control instruments). These categories reflect deep expertise in procuring durable packaging systems, custom metal components, engineered polymers, and precision measurement devices essential for field-deployable military systems and maintenance operations.