Curtis McMichael

Curtis W. McMichael serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA4460 19 Cons Pka under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing acquisition strategies that sustain critical Air Force infrastructure and operational readiness. He oversees a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on facility maintenance, utility system upgrades, airfield and roadway improvements, and environmental compliance services. His work ensures mission-critical installations remain fully functional, supporting personnel, equipment, and logistics operations. McMichael employs full and open competition alongside targeted set-asides to meet statutory obligations and strategic resilience goals, consistently aligning procurements with the agency’s mission to maintain high-performance base environments. McMichael maintains enduring relationships with key contractors including DREW INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC and L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, both of which regularly deliver construction, maintenance, and facility support services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, long-term vendor reliability, and compliance with federal facility standards. He fosters collaborative partnerships with firms demonstrating technical expertise in base infrastructure sustainment, often leveraging past performance evaluations and quality assurance protocols to ensure mission continuity. A strong advocate for small business participation, McMichael directs 73.5% of his acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. His portfolio consistently prioritizes small business eligibility, including HUBZone and SDVOSB concerns, while maintaining compliance with competitive bidding requirements. This pattern underscores a strategic alignment with Department of Defense mandates to broaden vendor diversity and strengthen local economic resilience around Air Force installations. McMichael’s procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to facility services and specialized infrastructure support, including Drycleaning and Laundry Services (812320), Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), and Carpet and Rug Mills (314110). These reflect the nuanced operational needs of base maintenance, from utility system components to facility-specific environmental and aesthetic standards. His technical expertise spans the integration of commercial services into military infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal specifications and sustainability benchmarks.