Michael J. Bissig

Michael J. Bissig serves as a Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) at DLA Land Warren, where he plays a critical role in securing mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical components essential to the readiness of U.S. ground forces. He manages complex acquisitions for armored vehicle systems, powertrain assemblies, and combat support electronics, ensuring timely delivery of high-reliability parts that sustain operational capability across the Department of Defense’s land warfare platforms. His work directly supports DLA’s mandate to maintain uninterrupted logistics readiness through strategic sourcing of hardened, defense-grade components under strict performance and quality standards. Bissig maintains enduring relationships with key defense industrial base partners including ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC, OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC, RENK AMERICA LLC, SCI TECHNOLOGY, INC, and VAREC NV. These partnerships are characterized by long-term contract performance, technical collaboration on engineering change proposals, and rigorous compliance with military specifications. He routinely engages these vendors in sole-source, competitive, and IDIQ environments to meet urgent operational requirements, emphasizing reliability, traceability, and supply chain resilience in all acquisition strategies. Bissig’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. While he does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his approach aligns with DLA Land Warren’s strategic focus on mission-critical performance over socioeconomic categorization, ensuring that technical capability and proven performance remain the primary selection criteria. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 326211 (Tire Manufacturing), 332992 (Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing), and 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in procuring specialized components for tactical vehicles, munitions systems, and ordnance interfaces. He consistently works with suppliers capable of meeting MIL-SPEC, AS9100, and ITAR requirements, demonstrating specialized knowledge in high-stakes defense logistics and ordnance supply chain management.