Thomas Fleming

Thomas Fleming serves as a key procurement lead within the W7M7 USPFO Activity in ARNG, a unit of the Department of the Army supporting the Indiana Army National Guard’s operational readiness and quality-of-life initiatives. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on mission sustainment, leadership development, and infrastructure enhancement, with a primary emphasis on commercial and institutional building construction to support training facilities, family readiness centers, and logistical hubs. His work directly enables the Guard’s ability to maintain high levels of personnel readiness and community engagement through targeted contracting that aligns with both federal defense priorities and state-level mission needs. Fleming cultivates strong partnerships with small and medium-sized contractors, particularly those with expertise in construction, communications equipment, and specialized equipment leasing. While specific vendor names are not publicly disclosed, his contracting patterns reflect a consistent preference for local and regional firms capable of delivering rapid, mission-critical solutions under tight operational timelines. He works closely with vendors who understand military facility standards and can integrate with National Guard logistics networks, fostering long-term relationships built on reliability, compliance, and adaptability. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Fleming consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with 83.3% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize economic impact within Indiana’s defense-adjacent communities and to leverage the agility and innovation of small firms in delivering mission-critical infrastructure and support services. His contracting approach aligns with DoD’s broader socioeconomic goals, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities for disadvantaged and locally rooted businesses. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), accounting for three-quarters of his portfolio, supplemented by niche procurements in communications equipment manufacturing and specialized machinery leasing. This reflects deep expertise in facility modernization, secure communications infrastructure, and equipment support systems essential to sustaining National Guard operations in both garrison and deployed environments.