Michael A. Owen II

Michael A. Owen II supports the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk in executing critical procurement activities essential to sustaining U.S. Navy fleet readiness. Though his official title is not publicly listed, his role centers on managing complex acquisitions for engineering, logistics, and maintenance services that directly enable maritime operational superiority. He handles a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning ship repair, navigational systems, technical consulting, and mission-critical support services, ensuring alignment with the agency’s strategic priorities in platform sustainment and workforce development. His procurement decisions are guided by federal acquisition regulations and a strong emphasis on mission-critical reliability. Owen maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including Obsidian Global, LLC, Deloitte & Touche LLP, and Computational Physics Inc., reflecting a preference for firms with proven expertise in naval systems engineering, logistics optimization, and technical consulting. His contracting patterns suggest collaboration with both large, established defense contractors and specialized niche providers, indicating a balanced approach to leveraging industry capacity while ensuring technical precision. These partnerships are typically structured through competitive sealed bidding and performance-based contract vehicles. His procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 72.2% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, yet he maintains a meaningful commitment to small business participation, allocating 27.8% of contracts under Total Small Business Set-Asides per FAR 19.5. While no specific socioeconomic categories like 8(a) or HUBZone are dominant, his consistent use of small business set-asides signals active support for small business growth within the naval logistics ecosystem. Owen’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), followed by 488330 (Navigational Services to Shipping) and 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services). He regularly acquires services related to vessel maintenance, maritime navigation systems, and specialized engineering analysis, demonstrating deep technical expertise in naval platform sustainment and operational support domains.