Michael Garner

Mike Garner serves as a procurement specialist responsible for managing complex acquisitions within the aerospace and defense technology sector. He oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions, from requirements definition through award and performance monitoring, with a focus on technical systems requiring stringent regulatory compliance. His portfolio centers on high-integrity components and engineering solutions critical to national security and aviation systems, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical operational needs. Garner collaborates with a diverse ecosystem of manufacturers and engineering service providers, primarily those specializing in aircraft subsystems, avionics, and precision control systems. While no single contractor dominates his award portfolio, he maintains consistent engagement with Tier 1 aerospace suppliers and niche engineering firms capable of delivering custom, low-volume, high-reliability components. His contracting approach emphasizes technical capability, supply chain resilience, and adherence to defense industry standards such as AS9100 and ITAR compliance. A strong advocate for small business participation, Garner consistently allocates nearly a quarter of his acquisitions to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to foster innovation from emerging vendors. Though no other socioeconomic set-asides (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB) are prominently featured, his preference for small business set-asides demonstrates a structured commitment to expanding the supplier base and encouraging competitive bidding from non-traditional defense contractors. His procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), with significant activity in engineering services (541330) and aircraft manufacturing (336411). He regularly acquires specialized components such as flight control actuators, avionics enclosures, and mission-critical sensors, requiring deep technical expertise in aerospace systems integration. His domain knowledge spans mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering disciplines, positioning him as a key liaison between operational requirements and industrial capability in the defense aerospace supply chain.