Mike Kocal

Mike Kocal serves as a key procurement lead within the W6RN USA Geospatial Center, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to deliver advanced geospatial intelligence and terrain analysis capabilities for operational decision-making across land, air, and cyber domains. He manages the acquisition of mission-critical geospatial technologies, including high-resolution 3D mapping systems, real-time data integration platforms, and customized geospatial software solutions that enhance battlefield situational awareness. His procurement activities center on ensuring the timely delivery of secure, scalable, and interoperable geospatial tools aligned with DoD standards and joint warfighting requirements. Kocal’s contractor relationships are primarily with specialized technology firms delivering custom computer programming and broader computer-related services. He engages with vendors possessing deep expertise in geospatial information systems, terrain modeling, and geospatial data analytics, often partnering with firms that hold relevant IT security certifications and experience in defense-grade software development. His procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor, system interoperability, and compliance with military geospatial standards, fostering long-term vendor collaborations built on proven capability and performance. Kocal’s acquisition portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of contracts awarded under non-set-aside authorities. While there is no current emphasis on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his office maintains compliance with all federal socioeconomic requirements and evaluates small business participation on a case-by-case basis when it aligns with technical needs and schedule constraints. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting a demand for tailored geospatial software development, algorithmic terrain analysis, and data fusion services. He routinely procures mission-specific applications for digital elevation modeling, imagery exploitation, and real-time geospatial visualization systems critical to Army operational planning and intelligence support.