Michael D Schmidt

Michael D. Schmidt serves as a Contracting Officer within the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support Mechanism (NAVSUP WSS Mech, N00104), where he is responsible for acquiring mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and electronic components essential to the sustainment and modernization of U.S. Navy weapon systems. His portfolio centers on high-reliability subsystems including pumping systems, valve assemblies, and precision machined parts, with a strong emphasis on bare printed circuit board manufacturing and industrial machinery. He ensures compliance with defense acquisition regulations while delivering timely, technically sound contracts that maintain operational readiness across naval platforms. Schmidt maintains consistent procurement relationships with key defense contractors including Raytheon Company, AMD International Technologies LLC, and The Entwistle Company LLC, reflecting a preference for established industry partners with proven expertise in military-grade electronics and precision mechanical systems. His contracting approach prioritizes technical capability, quality assurance, and supply chain resilience, often leveraging long-standing vendor partnerships to ensure continuity of supply for legacy and next-generation naval systems. His set-aside preferences are heavily skewed toward open competition, with 89.5% of acquisitions conducted without socioeconomic set-asides, indicating a focus on technical merit and industrial capacity over mandated preferences. Nevertheless, he maintains a 10.5% commitment to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating measured but deliberate support for qualified small businesses capable of meeting stringent defense performance standards. Schmidt’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334412 (bare printed circuit board manufacturing), followed by 333998 (miscellaneous machinery), 332722 (fastener manufacturing), and 333415 (industrial refrigeration and HVAC equipment). His technical domain expertise spans circuit board fabrication, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and precision mechanical assemblies, requiring deep familiarity with MIL-SPEC standards, IPC guidelines, and defense supply chain controls. He consistently evaluates vendors on their ability to deliver high-integrity components under rigorous environmental and performance requirements.