Thomas Carignan

Thomas Carignan serves as an EPAP GSO, providing expert contracting leadership within the Department of Defense’s Expeditionary Procurement and Acquisition Program. In this capacity, he is responsible for managing complex acquisitions aligned with national security and operational readiness objectives, particularly in health services and security infrastructure. His role centers on ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering mission-critical capabilities through efficient, transparent procurement processes. He typically handles sole-source and competitive procurements for high-priority, time-sensitive requirements, often involving cross-functional coordination with medical, cybersecurity, and logistics stakeholders. Carignan maintains strategic relationships with a diverse array of vendors specializing in direct health and medical insurance carrier services and comprehensive security systems integration. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and risk mitigation, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering scalable, compliant solutions in dynamic operational environments. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages providers with proven track records in federal healthcare delivery and physical/digital security system deployment, prioritizing reliability, scalability, and regulatory adherence. His procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his awards issued under non-set-aside authorities. This indicates a focus on maximizing competition and value through unrestricted solicitations rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his award structure, he ensures all solicitations are structured to allow equitable access and transparent evaluation. Carignan’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 524114 (Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers) and 561621 (Security Systems Services), reflecting deep expertise in managed healthcare administration and integrated security infrastructure. He routinely acquires services including claims processing systems, beneficiary enrollment platforms, surveillance technologies, access control systems, and cybersecurity-enabled monitoring solutions. His domain knowledge spans both clinical support systems and physical security operations, making him a key resource for integrated mission support in defense and expeditionary settings.