Michael Murtha

Michael Murtha serves as a Contracting Officer for Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), a critical support agency within the Department of Defense responsible for enabling enterprise-wide administrative and operational efficiency. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions—ranging from research and development services to professional training and facility modernization—ensuring alignment with DoD strategic priorities in digital transformation and institutional optimization. His procurement activities directly support mission-critical functions across the defense enterprise, with a strong emphasis on compliance, risk mitigation, and performance-based contracting under FAR guidelines. Murtha maintains established relationships with a consistent cohort of contractors, including CLARITY INNOVATIONS LLC, CYNERGY PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS LLC, SIGNATURE RENOVATIONS LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, and GUIDEHOUSE INC. These partnerships reflect a balanced mix of large-capacity service providers and specialized niche firms, often engaged for technical consulting, systems modernization, and institutional training solutions. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor reliability, performance accountability, and seamless integration with WHS’s enterprise service delivery model. His procurement strategy reflects a deliberate 50-50 split between total small business set-asides and open competitions, demonstrating a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals under FAR Part 19. He routinely utilizes small business set-asides to foster innovation and capacity building among qualified small entities, particularly in technical and professional service sectors, without compromising acquisition flexibility or mission readiness. Murtha’s primary NAICS focus is on 541712 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), where he procures advanced technical services supporting defense infrastructure and analytical systems. He also regularly acquires 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training) services to enhance workforce capabilities across DoD components. His expertise lies in securing high-value, knowledge-based services that drive institutional effectiveness, digital modernization, and evidence-based decision-making within the defense enterprise.