Michael L. McCluskey

Michael L. McCluskey serves as a key procurement professional at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Gf, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain and modernize naval vessels through precision industrial and logistical contracting. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on mission-critical ship repair, mechanical component fabrication, and industrial support services, ensuring operational readiness of U.S. Navy submarines and surface fleets. His work directly enables the shipyard’s core capabilities in precision machining, system maintenance, and supply chain reliability, with a strong emphasis on high-integrity, defense-specific components. McCluskey maintains consistent working relationships with leading industrial contractors including NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION for complex naval systems integration, UNITED RENTALS for heavy equipment logistics, and KARDEX REMSTAR for specialized material handling solutions. He also partners with BSE PERFORMANCE and PATRIOT GLOBAL LODGING to support facility operations and workforce sustainment. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based outcomes, and technical alignment with naval engineering standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, McCluskey consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, directing approximately 60% of his acquisitions to small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster competitive sourcing, enhance industrial base resilience, and promote socioeconomic inclusion within the defense supply chain. His contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced commitment to both large prime contractors and qualified small firms across multiple socioeconomic categories. His procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 332722 for fastener and hardware manufacturing, reflecting the shipyard’s demand for high-tolerance, corrosion-resistant components. Additional emphasis is placed on shipbuilding and repair (336611), industrial machinery leasing (532490), and specialized maintenance services (811310), underscoring his technical expertise in mechanical systems, fabrication, and industrial support infrastructure critical to naval vessel sustainment.