Michele L Midgett

Michele L. Midgett serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where she plays a pivotal role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of critical naval aviation systems. Responsible for managing full-cycle procurement activities, she ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting NAVAIR’s mission to develop, test, and sustain advanced aircraft, propulsion systems, and avionics for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex technical acquisitions in aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing, requiring deep subject matter expertise in propulsion technologies, maintenance logistics, and defense industrial base engagement. Midgett maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, engaging them on high-priority programs involving turbine engines, flight control systems, and integrated powertrain components. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, technical risk mitigation, and long-term sustainment planning, fostering collaborative partnerships grounded in mission readiness and technical accountability. These relationships are characterized by sustained engagement across multiple contract vehicles and program phases, reflecting a focus on continuity and operational reliability. Her contracting patterns show a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. This reflects a strategic alignment with NAVAIR’s mission-critical requirements, where technical superiority and industrial capacity outweigh socioeconomic targeting in this domain. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, she ensures fair competition through transparent solicitation practices and robust market research. Midgett’s primary NAICS focus is 336412—Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing—indicating deep specialization in propulsion systems, gas turbine components, and engine sustainment solutions. She procures mission-critical hardware including turboshaft engines, fuel control units, and auxiliary power units, requiring rigorous technical evaluation and defense-specific supply chain oversight. Her expertise lies at the intersection of aerospace engineering and defense procurement, ensuring that naval aviation platforms remain operationally ready and technologically advanced.