Michael Dekker

Michael S. Dekker serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4407 375th Contracting Squadron under the Department of the Air Force, where he manages a diverse portfolio of facility-related acquisitions critical to operational readiness and infrastructure sustainability. His responsibilities include soliciting, negotiating, and administering contracts for environmental services, maintenance operations, and mission-critical support systems at Air Force installations. He specializes in complex, multi-year task orders under indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles, ensuring compliance with FAR and AF supplemental regulations while aligning procurements with installation-specific mission requirements. Dekker maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including CHALLENGE UNLIMITED, INC., JAYTECH, INC., and NORTH AMERICAN IMPORT AND EXPORT COMPANY LLC, who provide specialized services in waste management, machinery repair, and landscaping. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, technically capable vendors capable of supporting long-term, performance-based outcomes. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory adherence, and responsive service delivery in high-stakes operational environments. A strong advocate for small business participation, Dekker consistently structures procurements with a 55.6% total small business set-aside rate under FAR 19.5, prioritizing socioeconomic programs to foster vendor diversity and local economic resilience. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to maximize opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and other qualified small entities, aligning with Department of the Air Force socioeconomic goals. His primary industry focus centers on NAICS 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal), 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair), 561730 (Landscaping Services), and 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing), demonstrating deep expertise in environmental compliance, facility maintenance, and infrastructure support. Dekker’s technical acumen ensures that acquisitions meet stringent Air Force standards for safety, sustainability, and mission continuity across airfield and lodging operations.