Michelle A. Spence

Michelle Spence serves as a Contracting Officer for the 0414 AQ HQ Contracting Supply under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in securing non-combat logistical and administrative services essential to sustaining U.S. Army garrisons and expeditionary operations across Europe and Africa. Her portfolio encompasses a broad range of support functions critical to quality-of-life and mobility readiness, including facility maintenance, food services, environmental operations, and specialized technical installations. She executes acquisitions in full compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical services while adhering to statutory requirements for transparency, competition, and accountability. Spence cultivates strategic partnerships with a diverse array of vendors, including small businesses, women-owned firms, and service-disabled veteran-owned enterprises, fostering a competitive marketplace that prioritizes innovation and reliability. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, her contracting patterns reflect a preference for responsive, locally capable vendors with proven track records in overseas operational environments. She maintains collaborative relationships with contractors who demonstrate agility in meeting dynamic garrison needs, particularly those capable of rapid mobilization and compliance with international service standards. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to socioeconomic programs, with over 30% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and significant allocations to Women-Owned Small Businesses and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. These preferences underscore her dedication to expanding economic opportunity while ensuring a resilient, diversified supplier base capable of meeting mission demands. Spence’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS categories including electrical installation (238210), in-vitro diagnostic manufacturing (325413), septic and waste services (562991), and food service contracting (722310). Her expertise spans infrastructure support systems, environmental health services, and medical supply chain logistics, positioning her as a key enabler of both operational sustainability and troop welfare in austere overseas locations.