Michelle Wong

Michelle Wong serves as a key procurement lead within the C5I Division 1 Alexandria under the U.S. Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security, where she manages mission-critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize secure command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (C5I) systems. Her work directly supports maritime domain awareness and operational resilience by ensuring the timely delivery of enterprise-grade IT infrastructure, satellite communications, and integrated software solutions. She oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirements definition and market research to award and performance monitoring—focusing on high-availability, cyber-secure platforms that enable real-time decision-making in austere environments. Wong collaborates with a broad ecosystem of defense and aerospace contractors specializing in secure satellite telecommunications, tactical data links, and mission-critical software development. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing DoD CMMC compliance, NSA Type 1 certification, and ITAR/EAR expertise. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, with a preference for vendors demonstrating proven track records in government-scale C5I deployments and rapid fielding capabilities. Wong’s procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions designated as non-set-aside. This indicates a focus on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, though she remains compliant with all federal small business regulations. Her approach prioritizes mission-critical performance over socioeconomic quotas, ensuring access to the broadest pool of qualified technical providers. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting deep expertise in secure satellite constellations, encrypted ground terminals, cloud-enabled command systems, and custom-developed operational software. She routinely procures hardened networking hardware, SIGINT-capable analytics platforms, and resilient middleware that integrates disparate maritime sensors into a unified operational picture.