Michelle Raines

Michelle A. Raines serves as a Contract Officer for the Department of the Air Force at FA2521 45 Cons Pk, where she manages the acquisition of mission-critical aerospace and infrastructure systems essential to airfield and range operational readiness. Her portfolio centers on procuring precision instrumentation, environmental control systems, and integrated security and communications solutions that sustain high-tempo aerospace operations. She executes full lifecycle contracting actions under FAR and DFARS guidelines, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, delivery timelines, and performance metrics for complex, high-stakes government requirements. Raines maintains established working relationships with specialized contractors including Roberts Treescaping, LLC; Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, L.L.C.; Cypress Solutions LLC; and Interconnect Wiring LLP. These partnerships reflect a focus on niche technical capabilities—ranging from environmental engineering and marine construction to advanced wiring systems and facility integration services. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical proficiency, and proven performance in austere or mission-critical environments, fostering long-term contractor collaboration grounded in consistent delivery and regulatory adherence. Her contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 92.1% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting the specialized and often non-competitive nature of the technical services required. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission-critical performance standards. Raines’ primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712 (Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences) and 541990 (Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), with significant activity in engineering services (541330) and environmental consulting (541620). She routinely acquires advanced analytical instruments, climate control technologies, and mission-specific technical services that support aerospace infrastructure resilience and operational continuity.