Thomas J. Rokita

Thomas J. Rokita serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a critical role in procuring precision instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems essential to aerospace research and cadet training at the U.S. Air Force Academy. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of acquisition activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and DoD regulations while supporting the agency’s mission to maintain cutting-edge analytical and operational capabilities. Rokita routinely manages complex technical acquisitions involving high-accuracy measuring devices, data acquisition systems, and facility modernization equipment tailored to scientific and engineering training environments. Rokita maintains consistent working relationships with a focused group of niche vendors, including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC., many of which specialize in advanced instrumentation, unmanned systems, and laboratory maintenance services. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established technical suppliers with demonstrated expertise in aerospace-grade equipment and calibrated measurement systems, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability, technical compliance, and responsive support. Rokita demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 61% of his awards designated as small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to prioritize small business participation. He frequently utilizes 8(a) competed contracts, accounting for 5.6% of his awards, aligning with agency goals to expand opportunities for disadvantaged businesses while maintaining rigorous performance standards. His primary NAICS focus areas include 562111 (solid waste collection), 423850 (service establishment equipment wholesalers), 561790 (building services), 811310 (commercial machinery repair), and 238290 (other building equipment contractors), indicating a broad yet technically grounded procurement portfolio that supports both laboratory infrastructure and facility operational readiness across the Academy’s mission-critical sites.