Randall Thurston

Randall Thurston serves as Program Manager for FA8601 AFLCMC PZIO under the Department of the Air Force, where he leads the acquisition and lifecycle management of mission-critical aerospace and defense systems. His portfolio centers on high-precision instrumentation, analytical equipment, and industrial measurement systems essential for flight testing, fuel analysis, and environmental monitoring. Thurston ensures that procurement activities align with airpower readiness objectives by overseeing complex contracts for laboratory-grade electrotherapeutic and electromedical devices, as well as custom software solutions that support data integrity and operational analytics in austere environments. Thurston maintains a primary working relationship with C MARTIN CO INC, a trusted vendor with deep expertise in specialized instrumentation and systems integration. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term technical collaboration, with vendors expected to demonstrate proven capabilities in calibration, field support, and compliance with military standards such as MIL-STD-810 and ISO 17025. He prioritizes partners who can deliver turnkey solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing Air Force test ranges and maintenance infrastructures, fostering a partnership model rooted in reliability and technical alignment. Thurston’s acquisition portfolio reflects no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. While he does not formally prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his procurement decisions are driven strictly by technical merit, mission need, and vendor performance history, ensuring that the highest-capability solutions are selected regardless of socioeconomic designation. His primary focus is on NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), reflecting a strong emphasis on bespoke software development for data acquisition, sensor fusion, and real-time analytics in aerospace test environments. He procures mission-specific applications that interface with electro-optical sensors, fuel purity analyzers, and thermal imaging systems, demonstrating deep expertise in embedded systems, signal processing, and defense-grade cybersecurity protocols.