Virgie B. Thompson

Virgie B. Thompson serves as a Contract Specialist within the Space Systems Command’s FA4610 30 Cons Pk facility, supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to sustain critical space launch and test infrastructure at Vandenberg Space Force Base. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for facility maintenance, utilities, security systems, and specialized technical support services essential to national security space operations. Her portfolio emphasizes infrastructure resilience, modernization, and operational readiness, with a focus on complex service contracts requiring stringent compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical performance standards. Thompson maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for site infrastructure, DIVERSE PEST MANAGEMENT for environmental compliance, TECH O. R., LLC for technical support, KING FREIGHT LLC for logistics, and DARBONNIER TACTICAL SUPPLY LLC for mission-critical supplies. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in DoD facilities, security protocols, and remote operational environments, often requiring specialized certifications and rapid response capabilities. A strong advocate for small business participation, Thompson prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 80% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This pattern underscores her commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, fostering opportunities for small firms with demonstrated capacity in niche technical and service domains aligned with space base operations. Her procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 611710 (Educational Support Services), reflecting a significant need for workforce training, safety certification programs, and technical instruction tied to facility operations. Additional categories include flooring contractors, travel services, and custom computer programming, indicating a diversified yet mission-driven approach to sustaining the physical and human infrastructure of space operations.