Mike Hennessey

Michael Hennessy serves as a key procurement lead within the FA2518 USSF SPOC/SAIO, a specialized unit under the Department of the Air Force tasked with advancing space domain capabilities. He manages complex acquisitions for engineering, telecommunications, and research services critical to sustaining and modernizing space-based surveillance, satellite communications, and electromagnetic warfare systems. His work directly supports the U.S. Space Force’s strategic imperative to maintain operational superiority in contested space environments, focusing on high-priority technical services that enhance space domain awareness and secure resilient satellite architectures. Hennessy typically handles sole-source and competitive task orders under indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts, emphasizing rapid response to evolving operational needs. His primary contractor relationships include Keystone Mission Solutions Corp, Riverside Research Institute, and Bowhead Information Technology Service LLC—organizations recognized for their deep expertise in space systems engineering, signals intelligence, and secure communications infrastructure. Hennessy fosters long-term, mission-critical partnerships with these vendors, leveraging their specialized technical capabilities to deliver tailored solutions under time-sensitive requirements. These relationships are characterized by sustained engagement, technical collaboration, and repeat task order awards grounded in proven performance and domain-specific knowledge. Hennessy’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside conditions. This approach prioritizes technical excellence and mission readiness over socioeconomic classifications, indicating a focus on capability-driven sourcing rather than mandated small business participation. While small business set-asides are not utilized, the agency maintains compliance through full and open competition with qualified firms of all sizes. His core procurement focus lies in NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences) and 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), reflecting an emphasis on advanced R&D, systems integration, and mission-critical technical consulting. He procures services related to space situational awareness, secure RF communications, electronic warfare support, and satellite system sustainment, demonstrating deep expertise in the technical domains essential to national security space operations.