Michael James Coffey

Michael James Coffey serves as a Purchasing Agent at the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, where he plays a critical role in procuring advanced avionics, mission systems, and electronic components essential to naval air superiority. Responsible for executing full-cycle acquisitions under FAR and DFARS guidelines, he supports the development, testing, and sustainment of next-generation airborne platforms, including integrated sensor suites, electronic warfare systems, and mission-critical aircraft subsystems. His portfolio centers on complex technical procurements requiring rigorous engineering validation and lifecycle support, ensuring operational readiness across the fleet. Coffey maintains longstanding relationships with key defense contractors including SABRE SYSTEMS, LLC, THE BOEING COMPANY, SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, SYSTEMS PLANNING AND ANALYSIS, INC., and ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established prime contractors with proven capabilities in aerospace systems integration, software-defined radio technologies, and precision electronic manufacturing. His contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, performance-based outcomes, and risk mitigation through vendor pre-qualification and system-specific certification requirements. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 91.5% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions, reflecting the specialized nature of the technologies involved. While small business participation is limited to 8.5%, it is strategically directed toward qualified firms capable of delivering high-assurance components and engineering services aligned with Navy aviation standards. Coffey’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), supporting the acquisition of mission-critical software and embedded systems for avionics and communications. He also regularly procures services under NAICS 811219 (Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance), as well as components from NAICS 334111 and 334419, demonstrating deep expertise in electronic computer manufacturing and specialized aerospace-grade hardware. His work directly enables the modernization of naval air platforms through secure, interoperable, and sustainment-ready systems.