Michele A Tubman

Michele A. Tubman serves as a Contract Specialist within the Office of Acquisition and Grants at the Social Security Administration, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that support the agency’s mission to deliver secure, reliable, and modernized social services. She manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions, with a primary focus on information technology systems, cybersecurity solutions, and infrastructure services critical to benefit administration. Her work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement outcomes with SSA’s strategic priorities in digital transformation and operational resilience. Tubman maintains established relationships with key contractors including CA, Inc., Johnson Controls, Inc., East Coast Welding & Construction Co., Inc., and ColorID, LLC, reflecting a balanced portfolio of large-capability vendors delivering IT modernization, facility management, identity verification systems, and physical infrastructure support. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous vendor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical excellence and regulatory compliance. Her procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 86.4% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on market-wide competition for high-complexity requirements. However, she consistently supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising technical rigor or mission needs. Tubman’s primary NAICS focus centers on Electronic Computer Manufacturing (334111) and Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), underscoring her deep involvement in hardware procurement, software development, and systems integration for SSA’s digital infrastructure. She also manages acquisitions related to facility leasing and specialized construction services, reflecting a multidisciplinary portfolio that bridges IT modernization with physical operational continuity. Her expertise lies at the intersection of federal procurement policy and mission-critical technology deployment.