Michelle Crawford

Michelle Crawford supports procurement operations at NASA Langley Research Center, facilitating critical acquisitions that advance the agency’s mission in aeronautics and space exploration. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on aerospace research and development, specializing in the procurement of advanced technologies for hypersonics, spacecraft instrumentation, and remote sensing systems. Her work ensures alignment with NASA’s strategic priorities by securing innovative solutions from industry and academia to support next-generation flight systems and planetary exploration platforms. Crawford operates within the full spectrum of federal acquisition regulations, overseeing complex R&D and manufacturing contracts that require technical rigor and compliance with national space policy. Her primary contractor relationships include Jackson Bond Enterprises, LLC for specialized engineering services, the University of Utah for advanced materials and systems research, and Roche Diagnostics Corporation for instrumentation and sensor development. These partnerships reflect a blend of defense-oriented aerospace contractors, academic research institutions, and commercial technology firms. Crawford cultivates collaborative, long-term vendor relationships grounded in technical expertise and mission alignment, often engaging partners capable of delivering high-reliability systems under stringent aerospace standards. Crawford’s contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 90% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. The remaining 10% are awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides, indicating a measured but consistent commitment to small business participation without compromising mission-critical performance requirements. Her approach prioritizes technical capability over socioeconomic classification, while still ensuring equitable access for qualified small businesses in niche technical domains. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing), NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), and NAICS 334413 (Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing). She routinely acquires advanced avionics, high-temperature materials, autonomous navigation systems, and space-qualified sensors, reflecting deep expertise in aerospace systems engineering and mission-critical instrumentation development.