Thomas Halverson

Thomas Halverson serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-orlando office of the Department of the Army, overseeing acquisitions that advance military training systems, simulation infrastructure, and aviation artillery modernization. He manages a portfolio of technical services contracts focused on mission command systems, live-fire training integration, and defense education solutions, ensuring alignment with Army modernization priorities. His role centers on executing complex, requirements-driven procurements that bridge engineering innovation with operational readiness, often involving high-stakes R&D and systems integration efforts. Halverson maintains consistent working relationships with specialized defense contractors including TORCH RESEARCH, LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, and FIDELITY TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION. These partnerships reflect a preference for niche technology providers with proven expertise in military simulation, training analytics, and aviation systems support. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement instruments to drive innovation while maintaining fiscal accountability. A strong advocate for small business participation, Halverson prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 57% of his awards designated for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a diverse supplier base capable of delivering agile, cutting-edge solutions in training and defense technology. His contracting patterns consistently favor small businesses over large prime contractors, aligning with DoD socioeconomic goals and fostering innovation through emerging vendors. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611699 (All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction), supporting advanced military training curricula and instructor-led technical programs, and NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), where he procures specialized aviation training equipment and simulation hardware. This dual-domain expertise underscores his deep understanding of both educational systems integration and aerospace defense platforms, making him a critical liaison between training doctrine and hardware acquisition in the Army’s modernization pipeline.