Thomas M. Call

Thomas M. Call serves as an Acquisition Specialist responsible for managing complex procurement actions within the aerospace and aviation systems domain. He plays a critical role in executing full lifecycle acquisition strategies, from market research and requirement definition to contract award and administration. His portfolio primarily centers on the design, development, and integration of aircraft components and propulsion systems, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and technical performance standards. Call’s work directly supports mission-critical aviation capabilities, requiring deep familiarity with defense-related supply chains and engineering specifications. While specific contractor names are not available, Call consistently engages with a diverse pool of manufacturers specializing in aerospace components, including both prime contractors and tiered suppliers. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industry participants with proven technical capabilities in aircraft systems manufacturing, alongside active collaboration with small businesses meeting set-aside criteria. He maintains a structured approach to vendor engagement, emphasizing competitive solicitation, technical evaluation, and performance-based contract management. Call demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 24% of his acquisitions structured as small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, including both Total Small Business and specialized HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. His socioeconomic strategy aligns with federal goals to broaden supplier diversity while maintaining mission readiness, ensuring that qualified small businesses have meaningful access to high-value aerospace procurement opportunities. His procurement focus is overwhelmingly concentrated in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and NAICS 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in propulsion systems, flight control components, and auxiliary aviation equipment. He routinely procures precision-engineered parts, avionics integrations, and mission-critical subsystems requiring strict adherence to aerospace quality standards such as AS9100 and ITAR compliance.