Michael Velez

Mike Velez serves as the Alternate Point of Contact for the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center’s Glynco Procurement Office, supporting the Department of Homeland Security’s mission to equip federal law enforcement personnel with mission-critical infrastructure and services. In this capacity, he assists in the acquisition of facilities, technology systems, and operational support services essential to modern training environments. His responsibilities include coordinating contract administration, evaluating vendor proposals, and ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations, particularly for acquisitions related to physical infrastructure, communications systems, and technical training support. Velez maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including Diversified Fabricators & Erectors, Inc., Range Cleaners Inc., Builders Supply Inc., Reynolds-Warren Equipment Company, Inc., and Contender Boats Inc. These partnerships reflect a focus on durable infrastructure, facility maintenance, specialized equipment, and maritime training assets. His engagement patterns emphasize reliability, performance-based outcomes, and long-term vendor collaboration, often involving multiple-year task orders and delivery orders under existing indefinite-delivery vehicles. His procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 88.1% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting a preference for broad market access. However, he actively supports small business participation, with nearly 11% of awards directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides and an additional 2% allocated to 8(a) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) programs, demonstrating balanced compliance with socioeconomic goals. Velez’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 423430 for computer and peripheral equipment, NAICS 611420 for computer-based law enforcement training services, and NAICS 812930 for facility maintenance and parking infrastructure. His expertise spans the integration of secure communications systems, training simulators, and operational support services critical to federal law enforcement readiness, with a technical emphasis on mission-critical hardware, software integration, and facility sustainment.