Roxie Thomas

Roxie Thomas serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions for maritime and transportation-related acquisitions. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting mission-critical needs in vessel construction, ship repair, and inland waterway logistics. Her role involves drafting solicitations, evaluating proposals, conducting source selection, and administering contracts to deliver reliable, high-quality maritime assets and services. She operates within a structured procurement framework that prioritizes technical accuracy, regulatory adherence, and timely contract execution to support national transportation and defense infrastructure. Roxie collaborates with a diverse range of contractors specializing in shipbuilding, boat manufacturing, and marine equipment supply. While specific vendor names are not disclosed, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with mid-sized and small businesses possessing specialized expertise in naval architecture, marine systems integration, and vessel maintenance. She fosters transparent, performance-driven relationships with vendors who demonstrate technical capability, past performance, and adherence to quality standards, ensuring deliverables meet stringent maritime safety and operational requirements. Roxie demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 36.2% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting approach actively promotes economic opportunity by reserving opportunities for small businesses without further socioeconomic subcategories, reflecting a preference for broad-based small business inclusion over targeted set-asides like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. This pattern underscores a strategic emphasis on capacity-building within the small business industrial base rather than socioeconomically specific programs. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336612 (Boat Building) and 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), accounting for over 90% of her activity. She regularly acquires custom and standardized vessels, propulsion systems, hull components, and related marine infrastructure. Her technical domain expertise includes compliance with Coast Guard and maritime safety standards, lifecycle support for commercial and government-owned watercraft, and supply chain management for specialized marine equipment.