Michael Grasso

Michael Grasso serves as the primary procurement lead for the 771 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron within the Department of the Air Force, where he orchestrates enterprise-level acquisitions of professional and technical support services critical to sustaining Air Force mission readiness. Responsible for end-to-end contract execution, he specializes in securing administrative management and general management consulting services that enhance command and control, cybersecurity infrastructure, personnel wellness programs, and installation resilience. His role is central to the squadron’s mission of modernizing enterprise support capabilities through agile, performance-based contracting aligned with Air Force strategic priorities. Grasso’s contracting activities are conducted with a broad vendor base, engaging established federal contractors and specialized consulting firms with demonstrated expertise in defense-sector operational support. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his procurement patterns reflect a preference for firms with proven experience in DoD compliance, integrated service delivery, and mission-critical process optimization. His working relationships are characterized by a focus on performance metrics, contract compliance, and long-term service sustainment rather than transactional vendor engagement. Grasso’s acquisition strategy is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of procurements open to full and open competition without socioeconomic preferences such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB designations. This reflects a strategic decision to prioritize technical capability and enterprise scalability over socioeconomic targeting, ensuring the squadron accesses the highest-quality consulting talent available in the market. His procurement focus is singularly concentrated on NAICS 541611—Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services—encompassing strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, process reengineering, and enterprise systems integration. He consistently awards contracts to firms delivering high-level advisory services that improve Air Force installation operations, workforce readiness, and IT governance frameworks, demonstrating deep expertise in the intersection of defense mission needs and professional management consulting.