Thomas L. Halverson

Thomas L. Halverson serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-apg Natick organization under the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to support soldier systems modernization. He manages a diverse portfolio of professional, scientific, and technical service contracts focused on enhancing battlefield readiness through advanced equipment, protective gear, and life-sustaining medical technologies. His procurement activities center on ensuring warfighters receive cutting-edge instrumentation, flame-resistant textiles, and mission-critical technical services aligned with the Army’s Soldier Center priorities. Halverson leverages full and open competition as the primary acquisition pathway while strategically incorporating small business set-asides to foster innovation and workforce diversity. He maintains established working relationships with key contractors including EPERNAY DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION LLC and TEVET LLC, partnering with firms experienced in specialized engineering, technical training, and equipment manufacturing for defense applications. These vendor relationships reflect a preference for contractors with proven expertise in rapid prototyping, field-deployable systems, and compliance with military specifications. Halverson fosters collaborative, performance-based contracting environments that emphasize technical rigor, delivery timelines, and compliance with DoD acquisition regulations. His contracting patterns reflect a strong emphasis on full and open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a consistent 25% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively supports small business participation across socioeconomic categories, prioritizing agility and innovation from small firms without mandating specific designations like 8(a) or HUBZone, allowing market-driven competition to shape outcomes. Halverson’s primary NAICS focus lies in 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), with significant activity in engineering services (541330), training and development (611430), and computer peripheral manufacturing (334118). He procures specialized technical services including battlefield medical systems, instructional design for soldier training, and ruggedized hardware integration—demonstrating deep expertise in defense-oriented technical domains and mission-enabling services.