Michael J Demers

SSgt Michael J. Demers serves as a key contracting professional within the 4th Combat Communications Squadron (FA4809), Department of the Air Force, where he supports mission-critical procurement of secure communications systems, aircraft subsystems, and specialized infrastructure services. His role centers on ensuring operational readiness through the acquisition of resilient, encrypted radio networks, broadcast equipment, and auxiliary power and wiring solutions critical to expeditionary air operations. Demers manages a diverse portfolio of contracts aligned with the squadron’s modernization priorities, emphasizing rapid deployment, cybersecurity compliance, and interoperability across tactical environments. He maintains consistent working relationships with established contractors including Solomon Engineering, Inc., Textron Systems Corporation, and Western Metal Supply Company, Inc., who provide advanced communications hardware, industrial-grade electrical installations, and mission-specific instrumentation. His procurement approach prioritizes technical reliability and rapid turnaround, often engaging vendors with proven experience in military-grade communications systems and field-deployable infrastructure. Demers collaborates closely with these partners to ensure compliance with DoD specifications and timely delivery under time-sensitive operational timelines. Demers demonstrates a balanced commitment to small business participation, with approximately 37% of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, complemented by targeted 8(a) and HUBZone set-asides. While the majority of his acquisitions are unrestricted, he actively leverages socioeconomic programs to foster vendor diversity and enhance innovation through agile, specialized small businesses capable of rapid prototyping and field support. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238210 (electrical contracting), 334513 (industrial process instrumentation), and 811310 (commercial machinery repair), reflecting deep expertise in field-deployable power systems, signal conditioning equipment, and maintenance of mission-critical communication hardware. He routinely acquires ruggedized control systems, secure RF transmission components, and embedded wiring solutions tailored to expeditionary air operations.