Thomas J. Chouinard

Thomas J. Chouinard serves as a Contracting Specialist at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center’s Glynco Procurement Office, where he plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical goods and services that sustain the training and operational readiness of federal law enforcement personnel. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions centered on facility modernization, infrastructure upgrades, and specialized equipment essential for advanced law enforcement curricula. His work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement outcomes with the agency’s strategic priorities in safety, technology, and infrastructure resilience. Chouinard maintains consistent relationships with a select group of contractors, including Diversified Fabricators & Erectors, Inc., Range Cleaners Inc., Builders Supply Inc., Reynolds-Warren Equipment Company, Inc., and Contender Boats Inc. These partnerships reflect a focus on niche vendors capable of delivering custom-built training facilities, specialized maintenance services, and ruggedized equipment tailored to law enforcement environments. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical specificity, and long-term vendor performance, fostering collaborative relationships with suppliers who understand the unique demands of federal training operations. A defining feature of Chouinard’s procurement strategy is his strong commitment to small business participation, with 84.1% of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs that expand opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses, ensuring equitable access to federal contracting while maintaining rigorous performance standards. His pattern of set-aside usage reflects a deliberate effort to cultivate a resilient, diverse supplier base aligned with agency mission needs. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 112990 (All Other Animal Production), indicating a significant emphasis on live animal training programs—such as K-9 units and detection canine operations—that require specialized care, housing, and logistical support. Secondary areas include procurement of detection and navigation systems and related equipment, demonstrating technical expertise in law enforcement-specific hardware and infrastructure. Chouinard’s work bridges operational necessity with regulatory compliance, ensuring that training environments remain secure, functional, and mission-ready.