Michael Byers

Michael Byers serves as a key procurement lead within the FA8773 Acc 38 Cons agency under the Department of the Air Force, overseeing acquisitions that enable cyberspace operations, space security, and mission-critical IT infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts supporting formalized cyber training, secure communications systems, and hardened computing environments essential to Air Force readiness. His work directly aligns with the agency’s mission to sustain high-tempo cyber and space capabilities through technically complex, performance-based acquisitions that require stringent security compliance and rapid deployment cycles. Byers maintains a consistent working relationship with Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, a trusted vendor delivering specialized cyber infrastructure and mission support services. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term partnerships with vendors capable of integrating advanced hardware, software, and training solutions within classified and sensitive operational environments. He frequently collaborates with contractors possessing DoD clearance levels and experience in secure systems engineering, ensuring alignment with Air Force Cyber Command standards and NIST risk management frameworks. His procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic objectives, with approximately one-third of awards set aside for 8(a) firms and another third allocated to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, while the remainder remain open to all competitors. This pattern demonstrates a deliberate effort to foster innovation through small business participation without compromising mission-critical requirements. Byers’ acquisitions are heavily concentrated in NAICS 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), 511210 (Software Publishers), 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), and 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training). He procures custom cyber training platforms, secure computing hardware, embedded software systems, and specialized instructional services tailored to military cyber operators, reflecting deep expertise in both technical systems and workforce development within the defense cyber domain.