Rachael Thomas

Rachael Thomas supports the mission-critical procurement objectives of the Air Force’s FA8101 organization, managing acquisitions that sustain infrastructure integrity and operational readiness across Air Force installations. She handles a diverse range of contracts focused on facility sustainment, specialized equipment maintenance, and mission-enabling technical services, ensuring that analytical, audiovisual, and cybersecurity-adjacent systems remain fully functional and secure. Her work directly enables the Air Force’s ability to maintain high-readiness environments through timely and compliant contracting practices. Thomas maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including MACK GLOBAL LLC and ORE POWER LLC, firms known for delivering specialized facility support, infrastructure modernization, and technical services aligned with Air Force operational needs. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical precision, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term partnerships with contractors capable of meeting stringent military standards for quality and timeliness. A strong advocate for small business participation, Thomas consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately two-thirds of her awards reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity while leveraging the agility and innovation of small business vendors in delivering mission-critical services. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a sustained commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising operational effectiveness. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 518210 for computing infrastructure and data services, with significant activity in prefabricated metal building manufacturing (332311), other building equipment contracting (238290), general warehousing (493110), and automotive repair (811111). These domains reflect a broad yet targeted technical portfolio that ensures the physical and digital readiness of Air Force installations, combining facility engineering, logistics support, and IT infrastructure in a cohesive acquisition strategy.