Michael J. Gomez

Michael J. Gomez serves as a Contracting Officer within the W6QK Acc-pica organization under the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in securing critical defense manufacturing and operational support systems essential to military readiness. His portfolio centers on the acquisition of ammunition, ordnance, and specialized munitions components, ensuring the sustainment and modernization of combat systems and logistics infrastructure. Gomez manages full lifecycle procurements under FAR and DFARS guidelines, overseeing competitive bidding, source selection, and contract administration for high-priority national security programs that directly support force projection and battlefield readiness. He maintains established relationships with key defense contractors including Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, General Dynamics OTS (Wilkes-Barre), LLC, and Pioneering Decisive Solutions Inc., partnering primarily with large primes and Tier 1 suppliers with proven expertise in ordnance production and defense systems integration. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industry partners with robust quality control, manufacturing certification, and defense supply chain experience, ensuring reliability and compliance with stringent military specifications. Gomez’s procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 86.7% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, reflecting the technical complexity and scale of requirements typically beyond small business capacity. However, he consistently allocates 13.3% of awards to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating measured support for small business participation where technical and production capabilities align with mission needs. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing) and 332993 (Ammunition Manufacturing), with additional activity in explosives production and precision guidance systems. Gomez specializes in acquiring hardened munitions, propellant systems, and specialized fabricated metal components critical to artillery, infantry, and explosive ordnance disposal operations, exhibiting deep technical fluency in defense manufacturing standards and military technical specifications.