Michael J. Tusinger

Michael J. Tusinger serves as a Contracting Officer with the 355th Contracting Squadron (FA4877) under the Department of the Air Force, where he manages the acquisition of mission-critical aerospace systems and infrastructure to sustain airpower readiness. His portfolio encompasses specialized procurement of aircraft components, avionics, testing instrumentation, prefabricated metal structures, and facility maintenance services essential to base operations. Tusinger ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contract awards with operational priorities across training, maintenance, and logistics support domains, directly enabling the readiness of aircrew and ground support personnel. Tusinger maintains established relationships with a core group of contractors including MILLER ELECTRIC COMPANY INC., ATLANTIC PACIFIC STANDARD LLC, DAP CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC, BSE PERFORMANCE, LLC, and LAVISH LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships reflect a balanced mix of large and small business vendors specializing in electrical systems, construction management, aerospace parts, and technical services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, with a preference for vendors demonstrating proven technical capability and reliability in delivering complex, mission-sensitive solutions under tight operational timelines. Tusinger’s procurement strategy reflects an even split between open competition and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, underscoring a strong institutional commitment to small business participation. He consistently leverages small business capabilities across technical and service categories, ensuring broad vendor engagement without reliance on specific socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, thereby maintaining flexibility while promoting competitive access. His primary NAICS focus areas include 332311 for prefabricated metal building components, 334515 for electrical measurement and testing instrumentation, 336413 for auxiliary aircraft equipment, and 561790 for building services. This technical specialization positions him as a subject matter expert in procuring precision-engineered aerospace hardware, environmental and structural infrastructure, and mission-support systems critical to sustaining Air Force operational tempo.