Michael Zack

Michael Zack serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions across industrial, aerospace, and environmental services sectors. He plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, fostering competitive bidding environments, and facilitating timely contract award and administration. His portfolio primarily encompasses capital equipment, specialized instrumentation, and mission-critical maintenance services, with a focus on procurements requiring technical rigor and regulatory adherence. Zack routinely handles sealed bidding and negotiated acquisitions under FAR Part 15, often involving performance-based contracting and incentive structures to align vendor outcomes with operational objectives. While specific contractor names are not available, Michael Zack maintains a broad network of vendors spanning large industrial manufacturers and niche small businesses. His contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach between established prime contractors and emerging suppliers, with an emphasis on fostering supplier diversity and supply chain resilience. He engages with vendors through pre-solicitation outreach, industry days, and post-award performance evaluations, cultivating transparent and collaborative relationships grounded in FAR compliance and accountability. Michael Zack demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 35% of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 5.1% allocated to HUBZone firms. His set-aside preferences reflect a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity while maintaining competitive integrity. He consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs, leveraging tools like the SBA’s 8(a) BD Program and the HUBZone Program to ensure equitable access to federal contracting opportunities for historically underserved businesses. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment), 333922 (conveyor systems), 811310 (industrial machinery repair), 562910 (remediation services), and 334513 (industrial process control instruments). These categories reflect deep expertise in aerospace components, material handling systems, environmental remediation, and precision instrumentation—domains requiring specialized technical knowledge and stringent quality controls. Zack’s work supports mission-critical infrastructure and operational readiness across defense and federal service applications.