Preston A Thomas

Preston A. Thomas serves as a Technology Project Advisor within the General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service, Region 9, where he plays a pivotal role in advancing federal digital transformation initiatives through strategic technology acquisitions. In this capacity, he advises on the planning, execution, and oversight of complex IT procurements, ensuring alignment with GSA’s mission to deliver resilient, scalable, and secure technical solutions to federal agencies. His work centers on securing custom software development and systems integration services that support mission-critical operations across healthcare, infrastructure, and administrative modernization programs. Thomas is deeply engaged in the full lifecycle of acquisition activities, from requirements definition through contract award and performance management, with a focus on outcomes-driven technology delivery. Thomas collaborates with a broad spectrum of qualified IT service providers, primarily engaging firms with proven expertise in custom computer programming, enterprise software development, and agile delivery methodologies. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently works with vendors capable of meeting stringent federal cybersecurity standards, including those compliant with NIST SP 800-53 and FedRAMP requirements. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and vendor accountability through well-defined deliverables and key performance indicators. Thomas’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on selecting the most technically capable and cost-effective solutions, regardless of socioeconomic status, while still adhering to all applicable federal procurement regulations. His approach prioritizes technical merit and mission fit over socioeconomic preferences, though he remains compliant with all small business outreach and reporting obligations. His primary procurement focus is exclusively on NAICS 541511—Custom Computer Programming Services—reflecting deep expertise in software development, application modernization, and bespoke system integration. He routinely acquires solutions involving cloud-native architectures, API-driven platforms, legacy system migration, and secure coding practices, making him a key technical advisor for agencies pursuing digital modernization.