Thomas W Dragolich

Thomas W. Dragolich serves as a Contract Specialist within the 910th Air Wing Logistics at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, supporting the Department of the Air Force’s mission to sustain and modernize critical airfield infrastructure. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisition actions for construction, maintenance, and specialized security services essential to operational readiness, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and Air Force-specific procurement policies. His portfolio includes complex procurements for airfield surface integrity, utility system upgrades, and protective infrastructure, requiring rigorous technical evaluation and contract administration to meet stringent military standards. Dragolich maintains strategic relationships with key contractors including Cardinal Environmental Laboratories LLC and Charter Communications Operating LLC, partnering with firms capable of delivering environmental testing, hazardous material management, and secure communications infrastructure. His contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical capability, and performance history, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors who demonstrate consistent compliance with federal and DoD requirements. He prioritizes vendors with proven experience in military airfield environments and maintains rigorous oversight to ensure contract fulfillment aligns with mission-critical timelines. His procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic objectives, with approximately half of his acquisitions set aside exclusively for small businesses under FAR 19.5, and the other half conducted as full and open competitions. This deliberate allocation underscores his dedication to expanding opportunities for small business participation without compromising mission requirements or competition integrity. Dragolich’s primary NAICS focus lies in 325998 (miscellaneous chemical product manufacturing) and 485410 (school and employee bus transportation), reflecting his oversight of specialized environmental remediation services and secure personnel transportation for airfield operations. His technical expertise spans hazardous substance handling, chemical compliance, and logistics support for military mobility, positioning him as a key liaison between operational units and contractors delivering mission-critical, regulated services in a high-security aviation environment.