Michael D'Elia

Michael D’Elia serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition of food and grocery supply chain services for a federal agency. He oversees the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and agency mission objectives. His portfolio primarily involves direct procurement of food products and wholesale distribution services critical to federal operations, requiring deep familiarity with food safety standards, logistics coordination, and supplier performance metrics. D’Elia’s work ensures timely, cost-effective delivery of essential food commodities while maintaining strict adherence to quality and regulatory requirements. While specific contractor names are not available, D’Elia maintains a consistent procurement pattern centered on general line grocery merchant wholesalers and miscellaneous food manufacturers, indicating a preference for established suppliers with robust distribution networks and food handling certifications. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, scalability, and compliance with USDA and FDA standards, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance-based outcomes and contract compliance. D’Elia’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on maximizing market access and competitive pricing rather than socioeconomic set-asides, though it does not diminish his commitment to fair and transparent acquisition practices. His approach aligns with agency priorities that prioritize operational efficiency and broad vendor participation over targeted socioeconomic programs. His primary NAICS focus lies in 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) and 424410 (General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers), demonstrating specialized expertise in procuring packaged, shelf-stable, and perishable food items for institutional use. D’Elia’s technical domain knowledge includes food packaging standards, cold chain logistics, and bulk commodity procurement, making him a key liaison between operational units and commercial suppliers in the food distribution sector.