Michael Austin, Contract Specialist

Michael Austin serves as a Contract Specialist, where he is responsible for managing the procurement process and executing acquisitions to support the agency's operational mission. His role involves overseeing the lifecycle of contracts to ensure the efficient acquisition of essential goods and services. The agency demonstrates a strong commitment to specialized socioeconomic contracting, with a heavy emphasis on Buy Indian Set-Asides, which account for the majority of their procurement activity. There is also a notable focus on Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-asides and general Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. His procurement activity is concentrated across several technical domains, with a primary focus on Temporary Help Services (NAICS 561320). Additionally, he manages acquisitions for medical and technical equipment, specifically within Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing, Electronic Computer Manufacturing, and In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing.