Maj Michael J Conway, USAF

Maj Michael J. Conway, USAF, serves as a Program Manager responsible for overseeing the acquisition and lifecycle management of critical defense systems and support services. In this role, he aligns procurement activities with operational readiness objectives, ensuring that acquisitions meet mission-critical requirements while adhering to federal acquisition regulations. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning technical services, logistics support, and system integration, typically overseeing complex, multi-year procurements that require close coordination with engineering, logistics, and operational stakeholders to deliver capability on schedule and within compliance. Maj Conway cultivates collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of contractors, particularly those capable of delivering agile, scalable solutions in support of Air Force missions. While specific vendor names are not publicly available, his procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with firms possessing deep technical expertise in defense systems, cybersecurity, and maintenance services. He favors partners who demonstrate proven performance, robust quality assurance processes, and the capacity to meet stringent DoD compliance standards, fostering long-term vendor partnerships built on accountability and mission alignment. A defining feature of Maj Conway’s contracting approach is his exclusive commitment to small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, with 100% of his acquisitions designated for small business participation. This reflects a deliberate and strategic emphasis on expanding economic opportunity within the defense industrial base, prioritizing small businesses across all socioeconomic categories—including 8(a), HUBZone, and WOSB firms—while ensuring competitive rigor and value delivery. His pattern underscores a strong institutional alignment with national small business policy and the Air Force’s broader goals of supplier diversity and resilience. His technical focus centers on procurements related to defense infrastructure, maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, as well as mission-enabling IT and communications systems. Though specific NAICS codes are not yet available, his work consistently intersects with technical domains requiring specialized engineering, logistics support, and systems integration expertise, positioning him at the nexus of operational need and industrial capability.