Michaela Holston

Michaela Holston serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisition programs centered on professional services and specialized manufacturing. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s acquisition strategy by ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations while aligning procurements with operational mission needs. Her portfolio primarily encompasses architectural and engineering services, with additional focus on niche manufacturing solutions, reflecting a blend of design, technical, and infrastructure support requirements. She leads the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—ensuring transparency, competition, and regulatory adherence. Holston cultivates relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, particularly those offering specialized architectural design, civil engineering, and advanced manufacturing capabilities. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, she consistently engages firms with proven technical expertise in building systems, structural analysis, and custom fabrication. Her contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 80% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, she actively supports small business participation, dedicating 20% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a balanced commitment to both broad market access and socioeconomic goals, prioritizing small businesses with demonstrated capacity in technical service delivery rather than relying on narrow socioeconomic categories. Her primary NAICS focus is on Architectural Services (541310), followed by Engineering Services (541330) and All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing (339999). She routinely procures design-build services, technical consulting, custom component fabrication, and integrated systems solutions, indicating deep expertise in infrastructure development and specialized production environments. Her technical domain spans building design, structural systems, and precision manufacturing, making her a key liaison between operational needs and technical procurement execution.