Steven M Thomason

Steven M. Thomason serves as a Contracting Officer with the Virginia Contracting Activity (HHM402), a key acquisition arm of the Defense Intelligence Agency under the Department of Defense. In this role, he is responsible for managing complex procurements that support classified intelligence missions, with a focus on technical services enabling real-time data exploitation, systems analysis, and mission-critical operational support. His portfolio primarily includes contracts for research and development in physical and engineering sciences, custom software development, and advanced systems design, ensuring the agency maintains technological superiority in intelligence collection and analysis. Thomason operates within a high-security environment, requiring strict adherence to federal acquisition regulations and safeguarding protocols for sensitive procurements. Thomason cultivates partnerships with a diverse base of contractors specializing in defense-oriented technical services, including firms with expertise in secure software engineering, systems integration, and analytical platform development. While no single contractor dominates his award profile, his procurement patterns reflect a balanced engagement with both large prime contractors and specialized small businesses capable of delivering innovative, mission-tailored solutions under tight security constraints. His working relationships emphasize technical capability, past performance, and compliance with classified contract requirements. Thomason’s set-aside preferences show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 75% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, he maintains a consistent commitment to small business participation, with 24.1% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and a minimal but intentional use of 8(a) competed contracts. This reflects a strategic balance between mission-critical speed and socioeconomic compliance. His primary NAICS focus areas include 541712 for physical and engineering R&D and 511210 for software publishing, alongside significant activity in 541511 for custom computer programming. He routinely procures advanced analytical tools, secure data processing systems, and mission-specific software platforms, demonstrating deep expertise in intelligence technology domains and the technical rigor required to support national security objectives.