Michael E. Hanes

Mike Hanes serves as a Contract Specialist at NAVSEA’s Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to advance naval warfare capabilities. His portfolio centers on the procurement of advanced maritime systems, including sensor arrays, electronic warfare components, and integrated communication platforms essential for undersea, surface, and aerial domain superiority. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—ensuring alignment with Navy strategic priorities and regulatory compliance under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Hanes works closely with technical stakeholders to translate complex operational requirements into enforceable contract terms that deliver cutting-edge capabilities on schedule. Hanes maintains consistent working relationships with key industry partners including Science Applications International Corporation, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Astronics Test Systems Inc, Serco Inc, and Mikel Inc. These vendors are frequently engaged for systems integration, test and evaluation services, and specialized electronics development. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, leveraging proven technical expertise to support rapid prototyping and field deployment of next-generation naval technologies. He prioritizes contractors with demonstrated experience in defense-grade systems and rigorous quality assurance protocols. A strong advocate for small business participation, Hanes consistently structures procurements as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately two-thirds of his awards reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate innovation from niche suppliers and expand the defense industrial base. His contracting patterns show minimal use of no-set-aside actions, underscoring a firm commitment to socioeconomic goals and inclusive competition. His primary NAICS focus areas are 561621 (Security Systems Services) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), reflecting his specialization in cybersecurity-enabled defense systems and mission-critical software integration. He procures services related to electronic signal processing, embedded firmware development, and secure network architectures, demonstrating deep technical fluency in naval electronics and command-and-control systems.