Michael Devereux

Michael Devereux serves as a Contracting Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, where he plays a critical role in executing acquisitions that sustain and modernize Air Force operational readiness. He specializes in procuring professional services, particularly in systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), enterprise IT modernization, and mission-critical analytics. His portfolio centers on complex, performance-based contracts that support technical infrastructure and data-driven decision-making across Air Force missions. Devereux ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with strategic modernization priorities, bridging technical requirements with contracting execution. He maintains longstanding relationships with key contractors including SIGMATECH, INC. and PURDUE UNIVERSITY, reflecting a preference for partners with deep expertise in defense-oriented technical services and applied research. His contracting patterns emphasize long-term, performance-based engagements with vendors capable of delivering high-caliber engineering support and analytical capabilities. These partnerships are typically structured as IDIQs or task-order contracts, enabling agile responses to evolving mission needs while maintaining accountability and technical rigor. Devereux’s procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 75% of his acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, he consistently allocates 25% of his contract opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding small business participation in high-impact technical domains. His approach balances mission-critical needs with socioeconomic goals, ensuring that qualified small businesses have meaningful access to complex Air Force contracts. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), reflecting heavy investment in custom software development, cybersecurity tools, and data analytics platforms. The remaining 25% of activity under NAICS 721110 relates to temporary lodging services for mission support personnel. Devereux’s expertise lies in acquiring mission-critical IT and analytical services that directly enhance Air Force readiness, with a clear emphasis on technical innovation and contractor performance.