Thomas A. Dahlgren

Thomas A. Dahlgren serves as a Contracting Officer for the W7RQ Uspfo Activity Vi Arng, a U.S. Army National Guard support activity under the Department of Defense. In this role, he is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions to sustain garrison infrastructure, readiness center operations, and mission-critical facility services. His portfolio centers on construction, facility maintenance, and logistical support contracts that ensure safe, compliant, and operational environments for National Guard training and administrative functions. Dahlgren executes acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 36, with a focus on firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts tailored to meet urgent readiness requirements. Dahlgren maintains a consistent working relationship with CARCOON AMERICA INC., a primary contractor for facility construction and maintenance services. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory compliance, particularly for complex infrastructure projects requiring coordination with environmental, safety, and architectural standards. He actively engages contractors in pre-solicitation outreach and post-award performance reviews to ensure alignment with Army National Guard operational timelines and quality benchmarks. A strong advocate for small business participation, Dahlgren routinely structures procurements as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately two-thirds of his awards reserved for small businesses. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs, frequently utilizing small business set-asides while maintaining a balanced approach that includes open competitions when market conditions warrant. He prioritizes accessibility for small firms with relevant construction and facility support capabilities. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), followed by construction equipment leasing (532412), highway and bridge construction (237310), and mobile food services (722330). This reflects his expertise in sustaining multi-use military facilities, including barracks, training centers, and support infrastructure, requiring integrated solutions in physical construction, equipment logistics, and on-site service support.