Thomas E. Poplin

Thomas E. Poplin serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QM Micc-ft Carson under the Department of the Army’s W911RZ organization, where he plays a pivotal role in enabling operational readiness for elite special operations units, particularly the 10th Special Forces Group (A). He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for mission-critical support services and specialized equipment tailored to austere, cold-weather, and high-altitude environments. His portfolio includes procurements for logistical infrastructure, field training support, and niche technical systems, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning with the agency’s strategic priorities in unconventional warfare readiness. Poplin maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including TRONCONI SEGARRA & ASSOCIATES LLP, ALEUT FIELD SERVICES, LLC, and ROD’S ALASKAN BIG GAME & WILDERNESS GUIDE SERVICES LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on niche service providers with domain-specific expertise in remote field operations, survival training, and environmental logistics. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration with firms possessing proven capabilities in extreme-condition environments, fostering reliability and mission-critical responsiveness. A strong advocate for socioeconomic diversity in contracting, Poplin prioritizes small business participation, with approximately two-thirds of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His procurement patterns consistently favor small disadvantaged businesses, veteran-owned enterprises, and firms with specialized geographic or operational experience, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to inclusive economic opportunity while maintaining mission effectiveness. His primary NAICS focus areas include 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing) and 561710 (Exterminating and Pest Control Services), reflecting the unique need for specialized infrastructure maintenance and custom-manufactured equipment in remote field stations. Additional emphasis on 562111 (Solid Waste Collection) and 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing) underscores his expertise in procuring environmentally compliant, mission-adapted technical systems essential for sustaining operations in isolated, ecologically sensitive regions.