Thomas J. Shea

Thomas J. Shea serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurements across technical and engineering service domains. He plays a critical role in executing the agency’s acquisition strategy by ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations, including FAR Part 15 and competitive bidding procedures. His portfolio primarily involves soliciting and awarding contracts for professional services, instrumentation, and information technology solutions, with a strong emphasis on technical accuracy, risk mitigation, and timely delivery. Shea’s work supports mission-critical operations through the strategic acquisition of specialized goods and services aligned with federal operational requirements. While specific contractor names are not available, Shea maintains a broad network of vendors capable of delivering high-complexity engineering, systems design, and measurement instrumentation services. He engages with both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors, fostering competitive bidding environments that promote innovation and performance-based outcomes. His contracting approach emphasizes clear statement of work development, performance metrics, and post-award oversight to ensure contractual compliance and mission success. Shea demonstrates a pronounced preference for open competition, with 82.3% of his acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, he consistently supports small business participation, allocating 17.7% of his awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a balanced commitment to maximizing competition while actively enabling small businesses to compete for federal contracts, though he does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 511210 (Software Publishers), 541330 (Engineering Services), and 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Electrical Measurement), indicating deep expertise in software development, technical engineering support, and precision measurement systems. He regularly acquires custom-designed electronic instrumentation, computer systems design services, and specialized maintenance solutions, demonstrating a technical understanding of electronic signal analysis and data acquisition systems.