Michael McFadden

Michael McFadden supports the C5I Division 1 Alexandria within the U.S. Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security, managing procurement activities critical to sustaining and modernizing secure command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (C5I) systems. He oversees acquisitions that enable maritime domain awareness, satellite communications resilience, and enterprise IT infrastructure modernization, ensuring operational readiness for mission-critical maritime operations. His portfolio primarily includes complex IT services, telecommunications integration, and computing infrastructure contracts aligned with DHS cybersecurity and interoperability standards. McFadden collaborates with a diverse range of federal contractors specializing in secure systems design, satellite telecommunications, and data center services. While no single contractor dominates his award stream, he consistently engages with firms possessing TS/SCI clearances and experience in DoD and DHS compliance frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53 and CMMC. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, lifecycle support, and vendor accountability through firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement mechanisms, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering scalable, secure solutions. His procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 97.5% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic classification. Nevertheless, he maintains a deliberate 2.5% allocation toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but consistent commitment to small business participation without compromising mission-critical requirements. McFadden’s technical focus centers on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications), reflecting deep expertise in secure cloud-enabled architectures, tactical communications networks, and satellite-based data transmission systems. He routinely procures managed IT services, cybersecurity-enabled infrastructure, and embedded systems supporting real-time intelligence fusion, ensuring the C5I ecosystem remains adaptive, resilient, and interoperable across federal and joint operational environments.