Michele Watts

Michele Watts serves as a key procurement lead within the FA8571 Maintenance Contracting unit of the Air Force Sustainment Center, responsible for securing critical maintenance and modernization services for aerospace and electronic systems essential to Air Force operational readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on the repair, calibration, and sustainment of high-precision test equipment, avionics instrumentation, and industrial machinery used in aircraft maintenance and laboratory environments. Her acquisitions ensure the continued functionality of mission-critical infrastructure, aligning with the Air Force’s strategic imperative to maintain technological superiority through reliable, sustainment-focused contracting. Watts maintains enduring relationships with leading technical vendors including TERADYNE, INC., KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES INC, and CORELIS, INC., who provide advanced semiconductor test systems, analytical instrumentation, and automated diagnostic solutions. She also partners with specialized fabrication and consulting firms such as TYONEK MACHINING AND FABRICATION, LLC and COHO CONSULTING GROUP LLC to deliver custom mechanical components and technical support services. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based outcomes, and technical compliance with military specification standards. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 74.5% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a consistent 25.5% allocation to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a balanced commitment to leveraging market capacity while actively supporting small business participation across multiple socioeconomic categories, particularly in technical service and precision manufacturing sectors. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance), 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), and 333242 (Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in procuring specialized maintenance, calibration, and manufacturing services for high-reliability aerospace and laboratory systems. Her work ensures the operational integrity of mission-critical electronic and industrial assets across Air Force installations.