Thomas Cooper

Thomas N. Cooper serves as a Contract Specialist for the W076 Endist Little Rock under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, managing the acquisition of essential facilities support services for federal water resource and recreation sites across Arkansas. He plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that sustain public access to lakes, reservoirs, and associated infrastructure by securing contractors for landscaping, janitorial, waste management, and light construction services. His acquisitions are primarily governed by FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 37, with a strong emphasis on performance-based contracting and service-level agreements to ensure operational continuity and mission readiness. Cooper maintains established relationships with key vendors including Pegasus Support Services LLC, BL Harbert International LLC, RLC LLC, Boh Environmental, L.L.C., and Endeavor Initial Outfitting, LLC, reflecting a preference for experienced providers with proven track records in federal environmental and facilities operations. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, compliance with environmental regulations, and scalable service delivery, fostering long-term partnerships with contractors capable of supporting multi-site, geographically dispersed operations under dynamic field conditions. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Cooper consistently prioritizes small business participation, with nearly 70% of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 15% allocated to 8(a) competed contracts. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and community-based firms while maintaining high standards of service delivery across mission-critical operations. His procurement focus is overwhelmingly centered on NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), with secondary emphasis on janitorial (561720) and landscaping services (561730). He specializes in acquiring integrated maintenance and environmental services that support the Army’s stewardship of public lands, ensuring compliance with federal environmental standards and sustainable operations across a diverse portfolio of recreational and infrastructure sites.