Tom Pendleton

Tom Pendleton serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing acquisition activities centered on education and support services. His role involves the full lifecycle procurement of contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a focus on ensuring compliance, competitive bidding, and mission-aligned outcomes. He typically handles service-based acquisitions, particularly in the technical training and administrative support sectors, working closely with program stakeholders to define requirements, structure solicitations, and evaluate proposals in alignment with federal procurement standards. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Pendleton’s procurement patterns indicate a preference for open competition, with the vast majority of awards issued under unrestricted solicitations. His working relationships are characterized by a transparent, rules-based approach, engaging vendors through standard FAR processes including RFQs, RFPs, and competitive negotiations. He maintains a consistent focus on fair and equitable competition, ensuring all eligible offerors have clear pathways to participate. Pendleton demonstrates a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation, with approximately 9.7% of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While he does not routinely utilize specialized socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a strategic alignment with federal goals to expand economic opportunity among qualified small businesses. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 611519—Other Technical and Trade Schools—accounting for over 95% of his activity. This indicates deep expertise in acquiring vocational training, workforce development, and specialized instructional services. Secondary categories include general support services and management consulting, underscoring his proficiency in procuring non-clinical, capacity-building services that enhance institutional effectiveness. His domain expertise lies in education services and operational support contracting within federal institutional frameworks.