Thea Maddox

Thea Maddox serves as a Contract Specialist within the Commander (M00264), a key unit under the Department of the Navy responsible for sustaining and modernizing naval warfighting capabilities. She manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions for mission-critical technology systems, including command and control architectures, tactical computing platforms, and cyber-enabled sensor and communication systems. Her work directly supports operational readiness by ensuring timely delivery of advanced hardware and integrated services that enhance naval superiority. Maddox specializes in engineering and IT-driven procurements, often navigating stringent DoD compliance requirements and acquisition regulations under FAR and DFARS. Maddox maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including GOLDBELT HAWK L.L.C., ALEX-ALTERNATIVE EXPERTS, LLC, TNDA TECHNOLOGIES INC., BC MARKET SOLUTIONS LLC, and BIOSPACE, INC. These partnerships reflect a blend of niche technical expertise in defense systems integration, cybersecurity, and specialized engineering support. She cultivates collaborative, performance-based contracting environments, favoring vendors with proven experience in naval platforms and rapid prototyping of field-deployable solutions. Her approach emphasizes accountability, technical alignment, and agile contract administration to meet dynamic operational timelines. A strong advocate for small business participation, Maddox consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, accounting for over half of her portfolio. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to expand access for small businesses in high-technology defense sectors, ensuring diverse vendor engagement without compromising mission-critical performance standards. While no set-aside categories dominate, her consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a commitment to socioeconomic goals aligned with DoD’s broader industrial base resilience objectives. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) and 334112 (Computer Storage Device Manufacturing), reflecting deep specialization in ruggedized computing hardware and secure data storage systems. She also regularly procures Other Computer Related Services (541519), Satellite Telecommunications (517410), and Digital Content Services (511210), demonstrating expertise in integrated tactical IT ecosystems, secure communications infrastructure, and mission-critical software support for naval operations.