Thomas M. Stephens

Thomas M. Stephens serves as a Contracting Officer for USAID/Thailand, where he is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of professional and technical service acquisitions aligned with the agency’s mission of advancing regional resilience in Southeast Asia. He oversees the solicitation, award, and administration of contracts supporting public health, environmental sustainability, governance, and inclusive development initiatives. His portfolio primarily consists of complex, performance-based procurements requiring expert technical advisory services, often involving international deployment of specialists and strategic communications support. Stephens ensures all acquisitions comply with federal acquisition regulations and USAID’s development objectives, balancing efficiency with mission impact. Stephens works with a diverse range of contractors, including international consulting firms, technical assistance providers, and engineering services vendors. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for experienced, mission-aligned partners capable of delivering high-level advisory services and infrastructure support in complex, cross-border environments. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms with demonstrated expertise in public health systems, climate adaptation, and governance reform, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance accountability and adaptive management. Stephens has no set-aside preferences, with 100% of his acquisitions competed without socioeconomic set-asides. This reflects USAID/Thailand’s operational model, which prioritizes global competitiveness and technical excellence over socioeconomic targeting. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, he remains committed to fair and open competition, ensuring all eligible vendors have equitable access to opportunities. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), encompassing technical advisory, communications strategy, and capacity-building services. He also frequently procures highway, street, and bridge construction services under NAICS 237310, supporting infrastructure resilience projects. His domain expertise centers on delivering mission-critical technical assistance through performance-based contracting, with deep familiarity in public health systems, climate adaptation, and institutional strengthening initiatives across the Indo-Pacific region.