Michael Mannarino

Michael Mannarino serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-pica office of the Department of the Army, supporting the acquisition of critical defense manufacturing, logistics, and operational support systems essential to military readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on sustaining combat systems, modernizing ammunition production capabilities, and maintaining installation infrastructure. His work directly enables force projection through reliable munitions supply chains and facility services, ensuring the Army’s operational continuity and logistical resilience. Mannarino typically handles complex, mission-critical acquisitions under FAR Part 13 and Part 15 procedures, often involving technical specifications for defense-grade hardware and integrated support services. He maintains longstanding relationships with prime contractors including NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION, GENERAL DYNAMICS OTS (WILKES BARRE), LLC, and THE LOCKWOOD GROUP LLC, partnering with established defense industrial base firms capable of delivering high-assurance manufacturing and engineering services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for experienced, qualified vendors with proven track records in defense logistics, munitions handling, and facility operations, often requiring stringent compliance with MIL-STD and ITAR regulations. These partnerships are characterized by long-term performance-based contract structures and robust quality assurance oversight. Mannarino’s set-aside strategy prioritizes open competition, with 83.3% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides, reflecting the technical complexity and scale of requirements. However, he consistently reserves 16.7% of opportunities for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating targeted support for small businesses capable of meeting stringent defense specifications without compromising mission performance. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 322219 (paperboard container manufacturing for military packaging), 493190 (specialized warehousing and storage for munitions), 334511 (navigation and guidance systems), and 541330 (engineering services). These domains reflect deep expertise in defense logistics infrastructure, precision instrumentation, and technical support services critical to sustaining Army operations across global theaters.