Michael D Hickey

Michael D. Hickey serves as a procurement specialist responsible for managing technical acquisitions related to precision measurement, industrial control, and analytical instrumentation. He plays a critical role in advancing the agency’s mission by securing high-performance equipment and engineering services that support scientific testing, process monitoring, and laboratory analysis. His acquisitions typically involve complex technical specifications requiring rigorous evaluation of performance standards, calibration compliance, and system interoperability, ensuring that procured solutions meet stringent federal operational requirements. Hickey cultivates partnerships with a diverse range of vendors specializing in industrial instrumentation and engineering services, including manufacturers of electrical signal measurement devices and analytical laboratory systems. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with firms possessing ISO 9001 certification, NIST-traceable calibration capabilities, and experience in federal compliance frameworks. His contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical documentation rigor, and post-award performance oversight to ensure long-term system integrity. His procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 84% of awards issued without set-asides, yet he maintains a deliberate 16% commitment to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach supports broad market access while ensuring meaningful opportunities for small businesses, particularly those certified as small disadvantaged or women-owned enterprises, aligning with federal socioeconomic goals without compromising technical requirements. Hickey’s primary focus lies in NAICS 334515 (electrical signal measurement instruments), 334513 (industrial process control systems), and 334516 (analytical laboratory instruments), with additional procurement activity in engineering services under 541330. He specializes in acquiring precision sensors, data acquisition systems, process controllers, and calibrated test equipment used in environmental monitoring, quality assurance, and R&D environments, demonstrating deep technical fluency in metrology, automation, and laboratory instrumentation domains.