Mike Carnley

Mike Carnley serves as a key procurement specialist within the Defense Human Resources Activity, supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to modernize human capital systems and enhance workforce readiness. Though holding no formal title, his secondary role involves facilitating and coordinating complex acquisitions in administrative support, training, and digital transformation initiatives. He routinely handles service-based contracts under FAR Part 12 and Part 37, focusing on performance-based requirements that align with HR modernization goals, including learning management systems, workforce analytics platforms, and professional development services. His work directly enables the agency’s strategic priorities in streamlining personnel administration and advancing digital HR infrastructure. Carnley maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including Booz Allen Hamilton, MullenLowe US, A-Team Solutions, Weris, Inc., and Fors Marsh Group. These partnerships reflect a preference for established firms with proven expertise in human resources consulting, organizational development, and data-driven workforce analytics. His procurement approach emphasizes performance outcomes over deliverable-based milestones, fostering long-term vendor collaborations grounded in measurable results and mission alignment. He frequently engages contractors with deep domain knowledge in defense HR policy, change management, and learning technology integration. His contracting patterns show a strong preference for open, unrestricted competitions, with 74% of awards issued without set-asides. When set-asides are utilized, they primarily support Total Small Business and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business programs, reflecting a measured but intentional commitment to socioeconomic objectives. While 8(a) participation is limited, it remains a strategic component of targeted solicitations requiring niche capabilities. Carnley’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 611710 (Educational Support Services), 541611 (Management Consulting), and 611430 (Professional Development Training), with additional activity in marketing consulting and custom software development. He consistently acquires services related to learning platform modernization, workforce training design, HR system integration, and behavioral research analytics—demonstrating deep expertise in human capital technology and organizational effectiveness solutions.