Michael Schneider

Michael J. Schneider serves as a key procurement professional within the FA3022 14 Cons Lgca unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing acquisition strategies that sustain and modernize critical infrastructure across Air Force installations. His work centers on contracting for facility maintenance, life-safety system upgrades, and operational support services essential to mission readiness. He oversees a diverse portfolio of construction, engineering, and technical service acquisitions, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning contracts with strategic base resilience goals. Schneider’s role is pivotal in translating operational needs into enforceable contractual obligations that maintain Air Force infrastructure integrity. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including DOMINGUEZ & PERSONS, LLC, WEST BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION INC, AIR CONTROL ENGINEERING INC, WESTNET, LLC, and THE STATION INC, each specializing in facility maintenance, mechanical systems, security infrastructure, and IT support services. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in military-grade compliance, environmental standards, and rapid-response maintenance capabilities. Schneider fosters long-term vendor relationships built on performance reliability and adherence to technical specifications outlined in performance-based work statements. Schneider demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 58% of his awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. An additional 8.3% are allocated to 8(a) and HUBZone programs, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for disadvantaged and geographically underserved businesses. His contracting patterns prioritize competitive small business participation while maintaining rigorous performance standards, ensuring equitable access without compromising mission-critical outcomes. His procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair, 561621 for security systems services, and 334290 for communications equipment manufacturing, with additional emphasis on data infrastructure and landscaping services. This technical alignment underscores his expertise in acquiring integrated facility support systems—ranging from HVAC and fire alarm retrofits to cybersecurity-enabled surveillance networks—ensuring installations remain operationally resilient and compliant with DoD standards.