Michael D. Woods

Michael David Woods serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions for advanced naval aviation systems. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts supporting the development, testing, and sustainment of mission-critical avionics, electronic warfare suites, and integrated communications platforms. His work directly enables the Navy’s strategic priorities in air superiority and fleet readiness, focusing on high-technology solutions that enhance sensor capabilities, data fusion, and aircraft subsystem interoperability. Woods specializes in service-based acquisitions under FAR Part 15, frequently handling competitive negotiated procurements for engineering, systems integration, and software development services. Woods maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense and aerospace contractors including SABRE SYSTEMS, LLC, THE BOEING COMPANY, SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, SYSTEMS PLANNING AND ANALYSIS, INC., and ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC. These partnerships reflect a blend of large prime contractors delivering integrated technical solutions and specialized firms providing niche engineering and analytical support. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, technical risk mitigation, and rigorous source selection criteria aligned with mission-critical requirements. While the majority of his acquisitions are unrestricted, Woods demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business participation, with approximately 25% of his portfolio structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively facilitates opportunities for small businesses capable of delivering specialized IT, systems analysis, and technical consulting services, aligning socioeconomic goals with operational needs. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), reflecting a strong emphasis on software development, systems engineering, and mission support services. He also routinely procures services under NAICS 541611 for management consulting and 519190 for other information services, underscoring his expertise in acquiring digital transformation, data analytics, and systems integration solutions critical to modern naval aviation.