Sandy Thompson

Sandy Thompson serves as a key procurement lead within the 771 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for executing enterprise-level acquisitions that sustain critical Air Force installation and mission support capabilities. Focused on securing professional, technical, and operational services, Thompson manages a diverse portfolio of contracts aligned with modernizing IT infrastructure, enhancing cybersecurity posture, and ensuring communication system resilience. Their work directly supports command and control readiness by facilitating the acquisition of specialized services that maintain operational continuity across Air Force bases and mission-critical networks. Thompson collaborates with a broad spectrum of vendors, including established telecommunications providers, precision equipment repair specialists, and software publishers, to deliver scalable and secure solutions. While no single contractor dominates the portfolio, the contracting pattern reflects a preference for responsive, technically capable firms capable of meeting stringent DoD compliance and interoperability standards. Relationships are built on performance-based outcomes, with an emphasis on rapid deployment, lifecycle support, and system integration expertise. Thompson’s acquisition strategy prioritizes open competition, with 90% of contracts awarded without set-asides, reflecting a focus on capability over socioeconomic designation. However, a consistent 10% of awards are reserved for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation without compromising mission requirements. The primary technical domains include Wired Telecommunications Carriers (NAICS 517111), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (NAICS 811210), and Software Publishers (NAICS 513210). Thompson routinely procures network infrastructure services, embedded system maintenance, and custom software applications that enable secure data transmission, real-time diagnostics, and mission-critical automation across Air Force enterprise environments.