Elizabeth M. Midkiff

Elizabeth M. Midkiff serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions in defense and industrial equipment sectors. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s acquisition strategy by overseeing the solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts for specialized manufacturing capabilities. Her work ensures the timely delivery of mission-critical components and systems, aligning procurement activities with federal regulatory frameworks and operational readiness goals. Midkiff typically handles competitive procurements under FAR Part 15, with a focus on sealed bidding and negotiated contracts for technical goods requiring stringent quality and compliance controls. Midkiff cultivates relationships with a diverse base of manufacturers and industrial suppliers, primarily engaging firms capable of producing precision-engineered components and heavy-duty machinery. Her contracting patterns reflect collaboration with both large-tier defense contractors and specialized small businesses possessing niche technical expertise in aerospace and industrial systems. She prioritizes vendor performance, supply chain resilience, and technical compliance, often requiring ISO certification and ITAR/EAR adherence from bidders. Her procurement portfolio demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 30% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While no other socioeconomic set-asides are predominant, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate effort to expand market access for qualified small manufacturers. This approach supports broader federal goals for equitable economic opportunity while maintaining rigorous technical standards. Midkiff’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), 333924 (Industrial Truck and Stacker Machinery), and related industrial sectors including air and gas compressor systems, heavy-gauge metal tanks, and prefabricated metal buildings. She specializes in acquiring custom-engineered hardware for defense, logistics, and infrastructure applications, requiring deep familiarity with material specifications, dimensional tolerances, and qualification testing protocols. Her expertise spans mechanical systems, fabrication processes, and aerospace-grade manufacturing standards.