Michael Stromske

Michael T. Stromske serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4407 375th Contracting Squadron under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing facility-related acquisitions critical to Air Force operational readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of service contracts focused on building operations, environmental compliance, security infrastructure, airfield maintenance, and lodging services. His work directly supports the sustainment of mission-critical installations by ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective procurement of essential support services through full and open competition and socioeconomic set-asides. Stromske maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Challenge Unlimited, Inc., JayTech, Inc., and North American Import and Export Company LLC, which regularly deliver specialized facility maintenance, environmental remediation, and logistics support. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven performance in government facility operations, while actively fostering competitive environments that encourage innovation and reliability. He engages with contractors through performance-based service acquisitions, often utilizing indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and requirements-type contracts to ensure flexible, long-term support. A strong advocate for small business participation, Stromske consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, accounting for half of his awards, and actively promotes 8(a) competed opportunities. His socioeconomic contracting strategy reflects a deliberate balance between broad small business engagement and mission-critical capability requirements, ensuring compliance with federal socioeconomic goals without compromising operational needs. His primary NAICS focus areas include 813110 (Religious Organizations), 238390 (Other Building Finishing Contractors), 511210 (Software Publishers), 721110 (Hotels and Motels), and 491110 (Postal Service), indicating a broad but targeted procurement scope spanning facility maintenance, specialized construction, digital infrastructure, lodging management, and logistics support. This reflects deep technical expertise in integrating diverse service domains to sustain Air Force installation resilience.