Michael A. Chappelle

Michael A. Chappelle serves as a Contract Specialist within the Federal Acquisition Service’s GSA FAS AAS Fedsim, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements for professional, technical, and logistics services that underpin national infrastructure and defense readiness. He manages complex acquisitions across IT modernization, systems design, and scientific research, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations while aligning contract outcomes with agency priorities for secure, scalable, and efficient operational environments. His work supports the delivery of integrated solutions essential to federal mission continuity, with a focus on performance-based contracting and risk-managed acquisition strategies. Chappelle collaborates with a diverse ecosystem of vendors, including large prime contractors delivering custom software and systems engineering services, as well as small businesses specializing in technical consulting and research. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for competitive, full-and-open solicitations, with structured engagement through multiple award schedules and Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) vehicles. He fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in transparency, accountability, and performance metrics, ensuring sustained delivery of high-quality technical services across federal agencies. His procurement strategy demonstrates a measured commitment to socioeconomic programs, with approximately 22.7% of his awards directed toward small business set-asides, including 8(a) competed contracts and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of his acquisitions remain open to all competitors, he actively leverages small business capabilities to enhance innovation and workforce diversity within the federal supply chain. Chappelle’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 541712 (R&D in physical and engineering sciences) and 541511 (custom computer programming), reflecting deep expertise in scientific research support and bespoke software development. He also regularly procures computer systems design services and administrative management consulting, underscoring his technical proficiency in IT modernization, systems integration, and operational analytics for federal mission systems.