Thomas H. Limmer

Thomas H. Limmer serves as a Contract Specialist within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), where he plays a critical role in executing complex acquisitions for advanced missile defense systems and supporting technical services. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirements definition and market research to solicitation, evaluation, and award—ensuring alignment with MDA’s mission to develop layered, integrated defenses against ballistic missile threats. Limmer specializes in procuring high-technology engineering and scientific services essential to sensor modernization, midcourse interception systems, and guided weapon integration, often working within strict technical and security constraints to support national defense priorities. Limmer maintains consistent contracting relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, firms with deep expertise in missile defense architecture, radar systems, and command-and-control integration. He also regularly engages Jacobs Technology Inc. for systems engineering and logistics support. These partnerships reflect a preference for established industry leaders with proven capability in classified, high-stakes defense programs, and his procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and risk mitigation in mission-critical environments. Limmer’s contracting portfolio shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects the highly specialized nature of missile defense requirements, where only a limited number of vendors possess the necessary clearances, technical expertise, and infrastructure to meet MDA’s stringent performance standards. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his portfolio, his process remains transparent and compliant with all federal acquisition regulations. His primary NAICS focus areas include Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690), Engineering Services (541330), and Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (541712), underscoring his specialization in advanced systems engineering, technical analysis, and mission-critical R&D. He routinely procures services related to missile tracking algorithms, threat simulation, and integration of kinetic and non-kinetic interceptors, supporting MDA’s pursuit of next-generation defense capabilities.