Michael Kitchell

Michael Kitchell serves as a Contract Specialist within the W7NW Uspfo Activity Or Arng under the Department of the Army, where he plays a critical role in executing procurement actions that sustain military readiness through essential quality-of-life infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of service-based acquisitions, primarily focused on lodging, food services, facility maintenance, and operational support contracts that directly enable the daily functioning of training and deployment environments. His work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement outcomes with the agency’s mission to provide safe, standardized, and reliable living conditions for service members and their families. Kitchell maintains consistent contracting relationships with a core group of service providers, including BASS – Business Administration Support Specialists LLC, I2 LINK L.L.C, and AUSTIN LOGISTICS LLC, among others. These partnerships reflect a preference for specialized vendors capable of delivering integrated human services, facility management, and logistical support under dynamic operational conditions. His contracting patterns indicate a reliance on established, vetted contractors with proven experience in military garrison and expeditionary environments, fostering reliable, long-term vendor collaboration grounded in performance accountability. A strong commitment to small business participation defines Kitchell’s socioeconomic contracting strategy, with 76.5% of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively prioritizes small business participation, with additional allocations to Women-Owned Small Businesses and SBA-certified Economically Disadvantaged WOSBs, demonstrating a deliberate alignment with federal socioeconomic goals. His approach reflects a strategic effort to broaden vendor diversity while maintaining service quality and operational continuity. His primary NAICS focus centers on hospitality and support services, particularly 721110 (Hotels and Motels), 561990 (All Other Support Services), and 561710 (Exterminating and Pest Control Services). This specialization underscores his expertise in procuring mission-critical amenities and environmental services essential to sustaining garrison operations, highlighting his technical proficiency in non-combat, force-enabling acquisitions.