Michelle C. Cames

Michelle C. Cames serves as a Contracting Specialist responsible for managing complex acquisitions in advanced manufacturing and industrial instrumentation sectors. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while delivering mission-critical equipment and systems to support federal operations. Her portfolio primarily encompasses the procurement of specialized aircraft components, industrial process control instruments, and precision measurement devices, requiring deep technical understanding of engineering specifications and supply chain dynamics. Cames handles both competitive and sole-source acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 15, emphasizing transparency, value, and timely delivery. While specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with a diverse pool of manufacturers and system integrators specializing in high-precision components. She cultivates relationships with both established industrial suppliers and emerging small businesses capable of meeting stringent technical requirements. Her approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection criteria to ensure technical fidelity and long-term reliability of delivered systems. Cames demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 37.5% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her procurement strategy prioritizes opportunities for small businesses without reliance on other socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, indicating a preference for broad-based small business inclusion over targeted programs. This pattern reflects a strategic effort to expand the industrial base and foster competition among capable small manufacturers. Her primary NAICS focus centers on aerospace subsystems and industrial instrumentation, particularly in the manufacturing of aircraft auxiliary equipment, process control instruments, fluid meters, and electrical measurement devices. This specialization underscores her technical expertise in electromechanical systems, sensor technologies, and precision manufacturing. She routinely procures components requiring stringent quality controls, such as AS9100-certified parts and NIST-traceable calibration standards, positioning her at the intersection of defense, aerospace, and industrial automation markets.