Michele Worthy

Michele Worthy serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement development through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while supporting mission-critical operations through timely and efficient contract execution. Her portfolio primarily encompasses industrial equipment, technical testing services, and specialized maintenance and repair activities, requiring a deep understanding of technical specifications, source selection criteria, and performance-based contracting principles. Michele ensures that all acquisitions align with agency objectives and statutory requirements, maintaining rigorous adherence to FAR guidelines and sound fiscal stewardship. Michele cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including manufacturers of industrial lifting and material handling equipment, independent testing laboratories, and service providers specializing in equipment repair and maintenance. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, she consistently engages with both large-scale manufacturers and niche technical service firms, favoring competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements based on complexity and urgency. Her approach emphasizes transparency, fair competition, and vendor responsiveness to performance metrics and delivery timelines. Michele’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of her awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on maximizing market participation and selecting the most technically qualified and cost-effective solutions without socioeconomic restrictions. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her procurement decisions remain fully compliant with small business goals, and she actively considers small business capabilities within open competitions. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 333924 (industrial truck and stacker machinery), 811219 (other commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair), and 541380 (testing laboratories). These domains require expertise in evaluating engineering specifications, calibration standards, and safety compliance, positioning Michele as a specialist in procuring mission-support equipment and technical validation services for complex operational environments.