Michelle L. Fike

Michelle L. Fike serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Lad Contr Office, Department of the Army, where she manages the acquisition of critical industrial maintenance, specialized manufacturing, and technical support services essential to sustaining Army platforms. Her role centers on ensuring operational readiness through the procurement of high-value mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems, including transformers, guided missile components, and electroplated subsystems. Fike executes complex contract actions under FAR and DFARS guidelines, coordinating with engineering and logistics teams to align procurement strategy with mission-critical readiness goals. She maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including FIBER BUSINESS SOLUTIONS GROUP INC, AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, CRW CORP, FERRELLGAS, L.P., and EDGE TECHNOLOGY DISTRIBUTORS, INC., partnering with firms that deliver specialized repair, fabrication, and system integration services. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical proficiency and reliability, often engaging vendors with niche expertise in industrial machinery maintenance, power distribution equipment, and auxiliary military component manufacturing. These relationships reflect a preference for established contractors with proven capability in high-reliability environments. Fike’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with 41.2% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, her consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates active support for socioeconomic programs, particularly those enabling small manufacturers and service providers to contribute to Army sustainment efforts. Her primary NAICS focus includes 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair, 335311 for power and specialty transformer manufacturing, and 336419 for guided missile and space vehicle parts. She routinely procures electroplating, wiring devices, and auxiliary equipment critical to maintaining the integrity and functionality of Army platforms, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with defense-industrial base capabilities and supply chain resilience requirements.