Thomas (Tom)Fleming

Thomas (Tom) Fleming supports the W7M7 USPFO Activity in ARNG under the Department of the Army by managing a diverse portfolio of procurement actions critical to sustaining Indiana Army National Guard operational readiness and quality-of-life initiatives. Though his formal title is not listed, his procurement activities center on mission-critical services and specialized equipment that enhance leadership development, soldier welfare, and institutional infrastructure. He routinely handles acquisitions under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, balancing simplified procedures with competitive negotiated contracts to meet urgent operational and administrative needs across a broad spectrum of non-traditional defense categories. Fleming’s contractor relationships are characterized by a broad base of vendors, with no dominant single supplier, indicating a deliberate strategy to foster competition and reduce single-source dependency. He engages with manufacturers, service providers, and specialty suppliers across healthcare, industrial equipment, and institutional furnishings sectors, often working with firms capable of rapid delivery and compliance with military-grade specifications. His procurement approach emphasizes responsiveness, reliability, and adaptability to dynamic unit requirements. Fleming demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 36.4% of his acquisitions set aside for total small businesses under FAR 19.5. While no specific socioeconomic set-asides like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB are dominant, his pattern reflects a deliberate preference for small business eligibility, encouraging broad-based vendor engagement and economic resilience within the defense supply chain. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 621210 (dental services), 339112 (medical instrument manufacturing), 333310 (commercial machinery), and 337127 (institutional furniture). This reflects an unusual but mission-aligned blend of healthcare access, specialized equipment, and facility modernization—indicating expertise in procuring non-combat, readiness-enabling goods and services that directly support soldier well-being and unit sustainability.