Michael Murtha

Michael J. Murtha serves as a Contracting Officer with Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), a critical support agency within the Department of Defense responsible for delivering enterprise-wide administrative, operational, and technical services. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions to enable mission-critical functions across DoD components, with a focus on modernizing institutional systems and enhancing decision-making through expert consulting and digital transformation initiatives. His portfolio primarily encompasses professional services, including research and development, custom software development, and management consulting, ensuring alignment with DoD’s strategic priorities in efficiency, innovation, and infrastructure sustainment. Mr. Murtha maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including Clarity Innovations LLC, Cynergy Professional Systems LLC, Signature Renovations LLC, AMD International Technologies LLC, and Guidehouse Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for established firms with proven capabilities in technical services, systems modernization, and institutional support. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous contract administration to ensure mission readiness and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 83.3% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting the complexity and specialized nature of the services required. However, he actively supports small business participation, with 16.7% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both mission necessity and socioeconomic goals. Mr. Murtha’s primary NAICS focus areas include 541712 (R&D in physical and engineering sciences), 541511 (custom computer programming), and 541611 (administrative management consulting), underscoring his expertise in procuring advanced technical services, IT modernization solutions, and enterprise-wide operational support. His work directly enables WHS’s mission to optimize defense enterprise functions through innovation and strategic procurement.