Michael A. Baggage, Jr.

Michael A. Baggage, Jr. serves as a key procurement lead within the Internal Revenue Service, supporting the agency’s mission to modernize tax administration through strategic acquisitions of management consulting and IT modernization services. He oversees the planning, solicitation, and award of contracts aligned with the IRS’s priorities in digital service delivery, cybersecurity, and core system upgrades. His work ensures that taxpayer-facing systems and backend infrastructure are enhanced through compliant, performance-based contracting practices, with a strong emphasis on outcome-driven deliverables and mission-critical support. Baggage maintains a consistent working relationship with AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, a primary contractor delivering administrative management and general management consulting services. His procurement approach fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical expertise, compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and alignment with IRS transformation goals. He engages vendors through competitive sealed bidding and performance-based contract vehicles, ensuring accountability and measurable outcomes in service delivery. His contracting activity is fully dedicated to small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic diversity in federal contracting. Every acquisition he manages is structured as a total small business set-aside, ensuring opportunities for small, independently owned firms to contribute to critical IRS modernization initiatives. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to cultivate a robust small business ecosystem within the agency’s procurement landscape. Baggage’s portfolio is exclusively focused on NAICS 541611—Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. He procures strategic advisory services including process optimization, organizational change management, IT governance, and digital transformation planning. His technical domain expertise lies in aligning management consulting deliverables with IRS operational needs, particularly in enhancing taxpayer service platforms, streamlining internal workflows, and strengthening data governance frameworks across federal tax systems.