Mike DeBetta

Mike DeBetta serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA8750 AFRl Rik organization under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex R&D acquisitions that advance next-generation aerospace and defense technologies. He specializes in procuring advanced electronics, autonomous systems, resilient communications hardware, and quantum-enabled instrumentation, ensuring alignment with the agency’s mission to pioneer foundational scientific innovation for the future battlefield. His acquisitions are primarily technical in nature, involving high-assurance computing platforms, sensor systems, and specialized test and measurement equipment, often requiring compliance with stringent DoD cybersecurity and supply chain integrity standards. DeBetta maintains strong working relationships with leading defense and aerospace contractors including BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC, LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, and EATON CORPORATION, as well as niche technology providers such as Technergetics, LLC and Caelight, Inc. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach between established prime contractors with systems integration capabilities and specialized small firms delivering cutting-edge components in electronics, optical systems, and embedded computing. His procurement strategy emphasizes collaboration with vendors capable of rapid prototyping and agile development cycles to support the agency’s fast-paced innovation environment. A defining feature of DeBetta’s contracting approach is his robust commitment to small business participation, with 78.6% of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He consistently prioritizes opportunities for small disadvantaged, HUBZone, and woman-owned businesses with technical expertise in electronics manufacturing and specialized instrumentation, fostering a diverse supplier base critical to maintaining resilient domestic supply chains. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), 334112 (Computer Storage Device Manufacturing), and 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals), reflecting deep expertise in acquiring high-performance computing hardware, data storage subsystems, and precision test equipment essential for autonomous systems and AI-driven battle-space awareness platforms.