Michele Hartigan

Michele Hartigan serves as a key procurement professional within Acquisitions - AQM Momentum (19AQMM), a critical component of the U.S. Department of State responsible for securing mission-critical services that sustain diplomatic operations overseas. In this role, she manages the acquisition lifecycle for technical, security, and infrastructure support contracts essential to the safety and operational continuity of U.S. embassies and consulates. Her portfolio spans high-priority domains including security services, engineering consulting, and IT modernization, ensuring that diplomatic facilities meet stringent federal standards for resilience and functionality. Hartigan’s work directly enables mission readiness by aligning procurement strategy with national security imperatives and global operational demands. Her contractor relationships are characterized by engagement with a broad spectrum of qualified vendors specializing in technical consulting, physical security, and professional equipment supply. While no single contractor dominates her award portfolio, she consistently collaborates with firms possessing demonstrated expertise in secure facility operations, risk mitigation, and mission-critical systems integration. Her approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, rigorous source selection, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations to ensure accountability and mission alignment. Hartigan’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions issued without set-aside designations. This indicates a strategic focus on maximizing competition and capability rather than socioeconomic preferences, though she remains compliant with all statutory requirements for small business consideration. Her approach prioritizes technical merit, past performance, and operational readiness over socioeconomic categorization. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541690 (other scientific and technical consulting services) and 561612 (security guards and patrol services), each representing 25% of her activity. She also routinely procures engineering services (541330), professional equipment supply (423490), and specialized information services (519190). This blend underscores her technical expertise in securing integrated solutions for diplomatic infrastructure, from cybersecurity consulting to on-site protective services.