Thomas Stang

Thomas Stang serves as a key procurement lead within the FA8770 Aflcmc Gbk, a critical unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining and modernizing mission-critical command, control, and decision-support systems. He manages the acquisition of secure, scalable software solutions that enable real-time situational awareness, logistics coordination, and operational planning for air operations. His portfolio centers on the modernization of legacy scheduling, monitoring, and data management platforms, with a strong emphasis on software lifecycle management, cybersecurity integration, and cloud-enabled architectures. Stang ensures acquisitions align with Air Force digital transformation priorities, overseeing full-spectrum contract actions from solicitation to performance evaluation. Stang works primarily with software publishers and systems integrators specializing in defense-grade applications, including firms with expertise in DoD STIG compliance, secure DevSecOps pipelines, and mission-critical data interoperability. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identified, his procurement patterns indicate a preference for vendors with proven experience in Air Force enterprise systems, particularly those capable of rapid iteration and agile delivery under classified and unclassified environments. His working relationships emphasize technical capability, compliance rigor, and sustained support readiness. Stang’s contracting activity reflects a 100% non-set-aside profile, indicating a focus on open competition based on technical merit and mission need rather than socioeconomic preferences. This suggests a prioritization of capability over certification, with awards awarded through full and open competition under FAR Part 15 procedures. While small business participation is not formally targeted, vendors of all sizes are evaluated on their ability to deliver secure, high-assurance software solutions. His procurement focus is exclusively aligned with NAICS 513210 (Software Publishers), reflecting a deep specialization in custom and commercial-off-the-shelf software for air operations. He procures enterprise scheduling systems, real-time data analytics platforms, secure middleware, and decision-support applications—often requiring integration with existing Air Force battle management systems and Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) architectures.