Michelle L Riisma

Michelle L. Riisma serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Special Warfare Command, supporting the acquisition of mission-critical capabilities that enhance maritime special operations readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning technical services, specialized equipment, and operational support systems essential to elite warfare units. Her work directly enables the development and integration of advanced maritime mobility platforms, unmanned systems, and tactical communication infrastructure, aligning procurement decisions with the Command’s strategic priorities in unconventional warfare and high-risk operational environments. Riisma maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of specialized vendors, including Trofholz Technologies, Inc. for advanced training and simulation systems, Pass Christian Yacht Works, LLC for custom maritime vessel modifications, and Teamworks Tactical Solutions Inc. for tactical equipment integration. She also collaborates with McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC for mission-critical infrastructure support and Airgas USA, LLC for specialized gas supply solutions. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for niche, high-precision vendors with proven expertise in defense-specific applications, fostering long-term, performance-driven vendor relationships. Her procurement strategy prioritizes broad market access, with 68.4% of awards issued under open competition, while maintaining a strong commitment to small business participation. She actively leverages Total Small Business Set-Asides (26.3%) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Asides (5.3%), demonstrating a deliberate effort to integrate qualified small entities into the special operations supply chain in alignment with FAR 19.5 and SDVOSB program objectives. Riisma’s primary NAICS focus areas include All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990), supporting specialized training and operational analysis, and All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction (611699), reflecting investment in elite force skill development. She also procures deep sea passenger transportation (483112), fabricated metal products (332999), and wireless communications equipment (334220), underscoring her technical expertise in maritime logistics, tactical hardware, and secure communications systems critical to Naval Special Warfare operations.