Michael Shirley

Mike L. Shirley serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurement actions within the defense and aerospace sectors. His role involves full lifecycle contract administration, including solicitation development, source selection, negotiation, and award execution, ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and national security requirements. He primarily handles acquisitions for specialized aviation and ground vehicle components, supporting mission-critical systems across military and government platforms. His expertise lies in navigating technical specifications for high-reliability manufacturing and ensuring contractual alignment with DoD standards for quality assurance and supply chain integrity. While specific contractor names are not available, Shirley maintains relationships with a diverse base of manufacturers and subsystem suppliers, particularly those with expertise in precision aerospace components and powertrain systems. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industrial vendors with proven capabilities in certified manufacturing environments, including AS9100 and ISO 9001-compliant facilities. He engages both large-tier suppliers and small business subcontractors, fostering a competitive marketplace grounded in technical proficiency and regulatory adherence. Shirley’s procurement portfolio is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 94.7% of awards issued under full and open competition, indicating a strong emphasis on technical merit and industrial capacity over socioeconomic preferences. Nevertheless, he consistently allocates 5.3% of his contract actions to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation without compromising mission readiness or supply chain resilience. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), reflecting deep specialization in aviation propulsion and avionics subsystems. Additional activity in tire manufacturing (326211) and motor vehicle powertrain components (336350, 336390) underscores his technical domain expertise in ground vehicle systems. Shirley’s work ensures the procurement of mission-critical, high-integrity components that meet stringent military performance and durability standards.