Tommy King

Tommy King serves as a Contract Specialist within the Commander (M00264), under the Department of the Navy, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize naval warfighting capabilities. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts centered on cyber-enabled command and control systems, tactical computing environments, and advanced communications and sensor platforms. His work directly supports operational readiness by ensuring timely delivery of secure, integrated technology solutions that align with the Navy’s strategic modernization priorities. King specializes in complex systems engineering and technology integration procurements, often navigating stringent security and interoperability requirements across classified and unclassified domains. King maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including GOLDBELT HAWK L.L.C., ALEX-ALTERNATIVE EXPERTS, LLC, TNDA TECHNOLOGIES INC., BC MARKET SOLUTIONS LLC, and BIOSPACE, INC. These partnerships reflect a blend of established defense contractors and specialized small businesses delivering tailored solutions in communications, software development, and systems integration. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, technical evaluation rigor, and vendor collaboration to meet rapidly evolving operational needs in contested environments. His contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 60% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a significant commitment to socioeconomic programs—30% awarded through 8(a) competed contracts and 10% through total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balance ensures broad market access while prioritizing capability-driven outcomes over rigid socioeconomic quotas. King’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 334220 (radio and wireless communications equipment), 541519 (other computer-related services), and related categories, reflecting deep expertise in tactical networking, embedded computing, and mission-critical software services. He routinely procures secure radio systems, battlefield data links, real-time analytics platforms, and hardened computing hardware essential to naval force projection and information dominance.