Todd Tolson

Todd Tolson serves as a key procurement lead within the IBC Acquisition Services Directorate (140D04), supporting the Department of the Interior’s mission to sustain federal land management and public trust assets through specialized technical services. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on professional and technical support for real estate valuation, aviation logistics, scientific research, and infrastructure systems design. His work ensures the agency secures mission-critical expertise to maintain operational integrity across federal landholdings, with a strong emphasis on contract compliance, performance-based acquisition strategies, and mission-aligned vendor selection. Tolson maintains established relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including Phoenix Air Group, Inc., Papillon Airways Inc., Brainerd Helicopters, Inc., HMC Helicopter Service LLC, and Mathematica Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for niche service providers with proven capabilities in aviation support, data-driven analysis, and field-based technical operations. His contracting patterns demonstrate a reliance on experienced, high-reliability vendors capable of delivering complex, mission-critical services under demanding environmental and regulatory conditions, often requiring rapid mobilization and specialized certifications. His procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a consistent 25% allocation to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balance reflects a strategic commitment to fostering small business participation without compromising mission readiness or service quality, aligning with broader Departmental goals for equitable access and competitive sourcing. Tolson’s primary NAICS focus areas—532420 (office equipment leasing), 621999 (miscellaneous ambulatory health services), and 238320 (painting and wall covering)—reveal an unconventional but functionally grounded procurement profile. These categories support ancillary yet essential operations, including facility maintenance, temporary medical support for field teams, and equipment logistics infrastructure. His expertise lies in translating operational needs into precise solicitation requirements that ensure technical compliance and mission effectiveness across disparate domains.