Mike Hammersley

James M. Hammersley serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing complex acquisitions within the defense and aerospace sectors. His role centers on the full lifecycle procurement process—from requirements validation and market research to solicitation development, source selection, and contract award—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical delivery timelines. He specializes in high-technical-value procurements requiring deep domain expertise, particularly in naval systems, engineering services, and advanced avionics. Hammersley’s work directly supports national defense readiness by securing specialized capabilities from qualified industry partners, often coordinating with technical evaluators and program managers to align contracting outcomes with operational needs. Hammersley maintains professional relationships with a diverse range of contractors, including prime vendors with established track records in shipbuilding, aerospace systems, and defense engineering. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his contracting patterns reflect a preference for experienced industrial base participants capable of meeting stringent performance, quality, and delivery standards. He engages with both large-tier defense contractors and mid-sized firms possessing niche technical capabilities, fostering collaborative partnerships grounded in transparency, compliance, and performance accountability. His procurement approach reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his awards issued under non-set-aside conditions. This indicates a focus on maximizing competition among qualified industry participants rather than leveraging socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides. His contracting strategy prioritizes technical merit and capability over socioeconomic classification, aligning with mission requirements that demand specialized, often classified, expertise. Hammersley’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), where he manages acquisitions for naval vessel maintenance, modernization, and component integration. He also frequently procures engineering services under NAICS 541330 and advanced navigation and avionics systems under NAICS 334511 and 336412. His domain expertise spans maritime and aeronautical systems, with deep familiarity in propulsion, sensor integration, and mission-critical instrumentation, making him a key liaison between technical requirements and industrial execution.