Mickey W. Skiles

Mickey W. Skiles serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for food and beverage supplies, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and agency mission requirements. In this role, he executes competitive solicitations, evaluates proposals, and administers contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a focus on delivering reliable, high-quality food products to support federal operations. His acquisitions primarily involve commercial bakeries, grocery wholesale distribution, and perishable food manufacturing, reflecting a specialized domain in nutritional supply chain procurement. Skiles maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in food production and distribution, particularly those certified as small businesses. He engages with manufacturers and merchant wholesalers to ensure product quality, timely delivery, and regulatory adherence across food safety and labeling standards. His procurement approach emphasizes transparency, competitive bidding, and vendor performance monitoring, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in reliability and compliance. A strong advocate for small business participation, Skiles consistently prioritizes small business set-asides, with approximately two-thirds of his awards designated under FAR 19.5 Total Small Business Set-Asides. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic goals, actively encouraging participation from small, woman-owned, and veteran-owned firms within the food manufacturing sector. This focus enhances market access for underserved businesses while maintaining robust supply chain resilience. His technical expertise centers on NAICS 311812 (Commercial Bakeries), which accounts for the majority of his acquisitions, followed by NAICS 424410 (Grocery Merchant Wholesalers) and NAICS 311511 (Fluid Milk Manufacturing). Skiles brings specialized knowledge in perishable food procurement, including cold chain logistics, shelf-life compliance, and allergen labeling requirements, making him a key resource for agencies requiring safe, consistent, and regulated food supply solutions.