Michael Ouellette

Michael Ouellette serves as the primary contracting professional at Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, where he oversees the acquisition of critical defense technologies supporting naval warfare superiority. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of procurements for advanced maritime systems, with a focus on sensor arrays, electronic warfare components, and integrated communication infrastructure essential for undersea, surface, and aerial domain operations. He plays a pivotal role in translating NUWC’s R&D priorities into actionable contract vehicles that accelerate the fielding of next-generation naval capabilities. Ouellette maintains strategic partnerships with a select group of defense contractors, including Science Applications International Corporation, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Astronics Test Systems Inc, Serco Inc, and Mikel Inc. These relationships are characterized by long-term collaboration on complex technical programs requiring specialized engineering expertise in signal processing, system integration, and test & evaluation. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical innovation, and compliance with Navy-specific standards for ruggedized electronic systems. A strong advocate for small business participation, Ouellette consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides, with 82.3% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate commitment to fostering innovation through diverse vendor engagement, particularly among firms with niche capabilities in defense electronics and systems integration. His contracting patterns align with Department of the Navy socioeconomic goals, promoting equitable access to federal opportunities for qualified small entities. His primary procurement focus lies in commercial and institutional building construction (NAICS 236220), supporting facility modernization for test ranges and laboratory environments. He also manages related contracts in plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning (NAICS 238220), as well as specialized building finishing services. These acquisitions ensure mission-critical infrastructure supports the deployment and validation of advanced naval technologies in secure, controlled operational settings.