Roy Thompson

Roy Thompson serves as a key acquisition professional within the Headquarters of Air Combat Command’s Acquisition Management Integration Center (FA4890), supporting the Department of the Air Force’s mission to sustain and modernize air dominance capabilities. He manages the procurement of mission-critical technical services and digital infrastructure essential to pilot readiness, command and control systems, and tactical communications. His portfolio centers on integrated acquisition solutions that bridge operational requirements with advanced IT and training systems, ensuring combat-ready forces are equipped with cutting-edge capabilities. Thompson’s work directly enables the Air Combat Command’s operational tempo through timely and compliant contracting actions. He maintains consistent relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including VETPRIDE-EMI MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS, LLC, MILTRAIN JV II LLC, and JBW FEDITC JV LLC, all of which provide specialized services in advanced simulation, systems integration, and mission support infrastructure. These partnerships reflect a preference for joint ventures and experienced service providers capable of delivering complex, mission-aligned technical solutions under tight operational timelines. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, long-term sustainment, and technical interoperability across legacy and next-generation platforms. Thompson’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on leveraging broad market capabilities to meet urgent operational needs, prioritizing technical excellence and proven performance over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is not formally targeted, the nature of his procurements often attracts capable small and mid-sized firms through competitive bidding. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 518210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers), indicating deep specialization in software-defined training environments, data processing services, cloud-enabled mission systems, and secure computing infrastructure. He routinely acquires services supporting virtual training simulators, real-time data analytics platforms, and secure command and control networks critical to air combat operations.