Mike E. Haney

Mike E. Haney serves as Program Manager for the Military Technology Office (MTO) at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), where he leads the planning, solicitation, and execution of high-risk, high-reward research and development initiatives critical to national defense innovation. In this role, he translates strategic technical objectives into competitive acquisition strategies, primarily managing broad agency announcements and cooperative research agreements under the authority of DARPA’s mission to accelerate breakthroughs in physical, engineering, and life sciences. His acquisitions focus on early-stage R&D, prototype development, and technology transition, often involving cross-disciplinary teams from academia, industry, and government laboratories. Haney maintains strategic partnerships with a select group of research-intensive contractors, including AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH LLC, PENNSYLVANIA & SOUTHERN RAILWAY LLC, and ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC. These relationships are characterized by deep technical collaboration, iterative prototyping cycles, and performance-based contract structures designed to foster innovation under tight timelines. He prioritizes vendors with proven expertise in advanced systems integration, bio-integrated devices, autonomous platforms, and next-generation computing architectures. Haney’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his awards issued under no set-aside classifications. He does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead emphasizing technical merit, capability, and readiness to execute complex, fast-paced R&D programs. His contracting approach prioritizes mission-critical innovation over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with DARPA’s mandate to rapidly advance technological superiority. His primary NAICS classification is 541712, reflecting exclusive focus on research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. He procures advanced materials, neurotechnologies, quantum-enabled systems, and autonomous control architectures, consistently engaging contractors with deep domain expertise in defense-critical scientific innovation.