Michael Lehner

Michael Lehner serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation through contract award and administration. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and advancing mission-critical procurement objectives within his organization. His portfolio primarily encompasses technical and professional services, with a strong emphasis on advanced instrumentation, computer facilities management, and engineering research solutions. Lehner’s acquisitions are characterized by structured competition, rigorous source selection processes, and a focus on delivering high-performance systems and specialized support services to meet operational needs. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Lehner maintains a diverse vendor ecosystem, engaging both large prime contractors and small businesses across multiple technical domains. His working relationships reflect a balanced approach—leveraging established industry partners for complex systems integration while actively fostering new vendor capabilities through transparent solicitation practices and early industry engagement. He prioritizes fair and open competition while ensuring contractual performance standards are consistently met. Lehner demonstrates a clear preference for unrestricted competition, with 75% of his awards issued without set-asides, reflecting a focus on broad market access and technical capability. However, he consistently allocates 25% of his acquisitions to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a deliberate commitment to expanding small business participation without reliance on specialized socioeconomic programs like 8(a) or HUBZone. His approach balances efficiency with equitable opportunity, encouraging competitive small business bids in technically demanding categories. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511 (aeronautical and navigation systems), 337214 (office furniture manufacturing), and 334519 (other measuring and controlling devices), with additional activity in computer facilities management (541513) and physical sciences R&D (541712). This reflects expertise in procuring precision instruments, technical support infrastructure, and specialized engineering services, underscoring his technical acumen in complex, high-precision procurement environments.