Michael A. Barclay

Michael A. Barclay serves as a key procurement lead within Acquisitions - Aqm Momentum (19AQMM), a critical component of the U.S. Department of State responsible for securing mission-critical infrastructure and technical services to support diplomatic operations worldwide. He manages the end-to-end acquisition lifecycle for highly specialized IT and security systems, ensuring U.S. embassies and consulates maintain operational continuity, cybersecurity resilience, and physical safety. His portfolio is exclusively focused on custom computer programming services, with an emphasis on secure software development, integrated security platforms, and mission-specific IT modernization solutions tailored to high-threat environments. Barclay maintains strategic relationships with a select group of contractors including PBG Consulting, LLC, CGI Federal Inc., AMD International Technologies LLC, P�tz Security AG, and KADIAK LLC_DGI-ATI II LLC_PROPERTY & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in secure software engineering, global facility security systems, and compliance with State Department cybersecurity standards. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based outcomes, and rigorous adherence to federal acquisition regulations. All of Barclay’s procurements are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. He consistently channels opportunities to small businesses, including those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs, fostering a competitive ecosystem of agile, mission-aligned vendors capable of delivering responsive, secure solutions under demanding overseas conditions. His technical domain is singularly focused on NAICS 541511—Custom Computer Programming Services—where he procures secure, scalable software applications for access control, identity management, threat detection, and real-time facility monitoring. This specialization underscores his expertise in delivering tailored, non-commodity IT solutions that directly enhance the safety and functionality of U.S. diplomatic missions abroad.