Kristina E. Michael

Kristina E. Michael serves as a Contract Specialist at Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurements that advance the Navy’s undersea, surface, and aerial warfare capabilities. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for advanced maritime systems, with a focus on sensor technologies, electronic warfare components, and integrated communication platforms. Her work directly supports NUWC’s mission to develop, test, and evaluate cutting-edge naval systems, ensuring timely and compliant delivery of mission-critical hardware and engineering services. Kristina specializes in competitive and sole-source contracts under FAR and DFARS frameworks, often navigating technical requirements tied to classified and sensitive defense applications. She maintains strong, sustained relationships with key industry partners including Science Applications International Corporation, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Astronics Test Systems Inc, Serco Inc, and Mikel Inc. These contractors provide specialized expertise in navigation systems, test instrumentation, and mission-critical electronics, reflecting a preference for established defense contractors with proven track records in naval systems integration. Kristina’s contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, risk mitigation, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability and compliance. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, Kristina consistently supports small business participation, with approximately 24% of her portfolio designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for qualified small businesses without compromising mission requirements, aligning with Department of the Navy’s broader small business goals. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 334511 for search, detection, and navigation systems; 541330 for engineering services; and 334118 for computer peripheral equipment. She routinely procures high-precision instrumentation, signal processing hardware, and mission-specific test systems essential for undersea warfare readiness, demonstrating deep technical fluency in naval electronics and systems integration.