Randie Thornton

Randie Thornton supports the Federal Aviation Administration’s 697DCK Regional Acquisitions Services in procuring mission-critical infrastructure and operational services essential to maintaining the nation’s air traffic control systems. Responsible for managing acquisition lifecycle activities, Thornton ensures timely and compliant procurement of facility maintenance, construction, and security services that sustain the operational readiness of Air Traffic Control Towers and related aviation facilities. Their work directly enables the FAA’s mission to uphold safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance across the national airspace system through strategic sourcing of technical and support services. Thornton maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including STRUCTSURE PROJECTS INC, RESOLUTION MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS INC., FORTIS NATIVE GROUP LLC, BRICE TERRA LLC, and MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in aviation facility support, civil construction, and specialized maintenance services. The procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, with a focus on quality assurance, regulatory adherence, and timely delivery of mission-critical deliverables. Set-aside preferences reveal a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting, with 75% of acquisitions conducted under open competition and 25% designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This pattern demonstrates a deliberate commitment to fostering small business participation without compromising operational needs, aligning with federal priorities to expand opportunities for qualified small entities while maintaining procurement integrity. Thornton’s procurement portfolio is concentrated in NAICS 237130 (Power and Communication Line Construction) and 561720 (Janitorial Services), each accounting for 25% of activity, followed by 561621 (Security Systems Services), 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors), and 325998 (Miscellaneous Chemical Products). This reflects deep expertise in procuring infrastructure support, facility maintenance, security systems, and specialized environmental services critical to aviation facility operations.