Michelle L. Berdux

Michelle Berdux serves as a key procurement professional at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, supporting the agency’s mission to advance human spaceflight systems and life sciences research. She manages complex acquisitions in computer systems design services, ensuring that mission-critical software, modeling tools, and digital infrastructure meet the rigorous demands of crewed space operations. Her work directly enables the development of spacecraft guidance systems, microgravity physiology platforms, and radiation biology analytics, aligning procurement strategy with NASA’s strategic priorities in human exploration beyond low Earth orbit. Berdux maintains consistent relationships with specialized technology providers, including Sierra Space Corp for advanced life support and spacecraft systems, Aspera Biomedicines, Inc. for bioinformatics and biomedical data solutions, and Single Crystal Diamond Inc. for high-performance computing components. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical precision and mission readiness, favoring partners with proven expertise in aerospace-grade software development, simulation environments, and real-time data processing systems. These partnerships reflect a focus on innovation-driven vendors capable of delivering secure, scalable, and space-qualified digital solutions. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a strategic emphasis on technical capability over socioeconomic criteria, prioritizing mission-critical performance and system interoperability. While small business participation is not formally targeted, her contracting patterns remain compliant with all federal acquisition regulations and open to qualified small entities that meet stringent technical requirements. Her primary focus lies in NAICS 541512—Computer Systems Design Services—where she procures advanced computational modeling, mission simulation platforms, and integrated data analytics systems essential for human spaceflight operations. Her domain expertise centers on aerospace software architecture, real-time telemetry systems, and mission-critical infrastructure that supports crew safety and scientific integrity in microgravity and deep space environments.