Michael Brockett

Michael Brockett serves as a key procurement lead within the 4th Combat Communications Squadron (FA4809), supporting the Department of the Air Force’s mission to sustain secure, resilient communication systems for global air operations. He manages the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure including secure radio networks, aircraft subsystems, and specialized cybersecurity-enabled communications equipment. His portfolio emphasizes rapid deployment, field-hardened hardware, and integrated command-and-control systems essential to expeditionary air operations. Brockett ensures acquisitions align with Air Force modernization priorities, balancing technical performance requirements with operational readiness timelines. He maintains consistent partnerships with contractors specializing in defense-grade communications and industrial support, including Solomon Engineering, Inc., Textron Systems Corporation, and Western Metal Supply Company, Inc. These relationships are characterized by long-term engagement on technical integrations, field maintenance, and supply chain reliability for ruggedized systems. Brockett frequently collaborates with vendors capable of delivering custom-engineered solutions for austere environments, emphasizing compliance with MIL-STD specifications and secure supply chain protocols. Brockett demonstrates a strong, balanced commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of his acquisitions set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses, Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and 8(a) competed contracts. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a diverse supplier base capable of supporting niche technical requirements while promoting socioeconomic equity in defense contracting. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238210 for electrical and wiring installation systems, NAICS 333517 for precision machine tool manufacturing, and NAICS 611710 for educational support services tied to technical training and certification. These categories reflect his domain expertise in procuring not only hardware and infrastructure but also the workforce development components necessary to maintain and operate advanced communications systems in deployed environments.