Michelle P Lewis

Michelle P. Lewis serves as an Acquisition Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex procurements within a technical federal acquisition environment. She oversees the planning, solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts for advanced aerospace and precision instrumentation systems, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical requirements. Her work supports the development and sustainment of mission-enabling technologies, with a focus on high-reliability hardware and navigation systems. Lewis plays a pivotal role in aligning acquisition strategy with operational needs, ensuring timely delivery of capabilities while upholding integrity and transparency in all contracting actions. Lewis cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including prime contractors specializing in aerospace systems, hardware manufacturing, and avionics integration. She frequently engages with both large industry incumbents and innovative small businesses, fostering competitive bidding environments that prioritize technical excellence and cost-effectiveness. Her approach emphasizes early vendor engagement, clear performance metrics, and risk-informed contract administration to ensure successful delivery of mission-critical systems. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, with 30% of her awards designated for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 10% reserved for HUBZone-qualified firms. While the majority of her acquisitions remain open to full and open competition, she actively leverages set-aside authorities to promote equitable access for small, disadvantaged, and geographically targeted businesses, reinforcing the agency’s broader diversity and inclusion objectives. Lewis specializes in procurements under NAICS 334511 for aerospace and navigation systems, 332510 for precision hardware manufacturing, and 336413 for aircraft auxiliary equipment. Her technical expertise spans the procurement of flight control components, sensor arrays, guidance instrumentation, and specialized measuring devices used in defense and aviation applications. She brings deep familiarity with technical specifications, test and evaluation protocols, and supply chain resilience requirements unique to high-performance aerospace systems.