Michael J. Foley

Michael Foley serves as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and Materials Engineer at the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM), where he provides technical oversight and acquisition support for the lifecycle management of ground combat and support vehicle systems. In this dual-role capacity, he ensures that materials, components, and subsystems meet rigorous military specifications for survivability, mobility, and durability. His responsibilities include evaluating contractor performance, validating technical compliance, and facilitating seamless integration of engineered solutions into armored and tactical wheeled platforms. Foley’s acquisitions focus on advanced materials, structural assemblies, and electromechanical systems critical to modernizing Army vehicle fleets. Foley maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including Schutt Industries, VAREC NV, ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing, A&M Aerostuctures, and Bowhead Avionics Manufacturing. These partnerships center on high-integrity manufacturing, composite armor systems, vehicle integration, and avionics hardware tailored for harsh operational environments. His approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, with an emphasis on technical reliability, supply chain resilience, and adherence to military standards such as MIL-SPEC and AS9100. He actively engages contractors early in the requirements development phase to ensure design-for-manufacturability and lifecycle sustainment. Foley’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions issued without socioeconomic set-asides. While he does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his focus remains on mission-critical performance and technical excellence over socioeconomic categorization. This reflects TACOM’s operational imperative to secure proven, high-reliability solutions for frontline combat systems. His technical domain centers on defense manufacturing for armored vehicles, including procurement of advanced alloys, ballistic protection systems, structural components, and integrated electronics. He works extensively with NAICS categories related to military vehicle manufacturing, aerospace and defense subcontracting, and specialized materials processing, demonstrating deep expertise in materials science and mechanical systems engineering within the defense industrial base.