Mike L Shirley

Mike L. Shirley serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions within the aerospace and defense sector, with a singular focus on aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing. His role involves the full lifecycle procurement of mission-critical propulsion systems, including competitive bidding, contract negotiation, performance monitoring, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. He ensures that all acquisitions align with national security objectives and technical requirements for military and civilian aviation platforms, acting as a key liaison between government stakeholders and industry suppliers to deliver reliable, high-performance engine systems. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Shirley’s procurement activity is concentrated within a specialized industrial base of Tier 1 and Tier 2 aerospace manufacturers with deep expertise in turbine design, combustion systems, and component certification. He engages with vendors possessing AS9100 certification, ITAR compliance, and advanced manufacturing capabilities, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical rigor and supply chain resilience. Shirley’s contracting patterns reflect a uniform preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued without set-aside restrictions. This indicates a strategic emphasis on leveraging the broadest possible pool of qualified industry participants, prioritizing technical merit and operational readiness over socioeconomic categorizations. His approach underscores a mission-driven focus on capability delivery rather than socioeconomic targeting. His primary NAICS specialization—336412, Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing—reflects deep technical expertise in gas turbine systems, propulsion components, and aerospace maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. He routinely procures high-precision parts, engine modules, and test equipment requiring stringent FAA and DoD certification, demonstrating specialized knowledge in propulsion technology and aerospace quality standards.