Tommy L. Bushman

Tommy L. Bushman serves in a secondary role within the procurement process, supporting the agency's acquisition mission through the administration of specialized contracts. The agency's procurement landscape shows a preference for unrestricted competitions, with a significant majority of awards categorized as No Set-Aside. However, the office maintains a commitment to small business participation, frequently utilizing Total Small Business Set-Asides and Women-Owned Small Business sole-source vehicles to diversify its vendor base. The agency's technical focus is heavily concentrated in advanced manufacturing and scientific research. Primary procurement activity centers on the manufacturing of search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical systems and instruments, as well as miscellaneous manufacturing. Additionally, the office manages acquisitions for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, biotechnology, and the production of artificial and synthetic fibers and filaments.