Rebecca Mickelson

Rebecca Mickelson serves as a procurement specialist focused on motor vehicle body manufacturing acquisitions, playing a critical role in advancing the agency’s operational vehicle modernization and fleet readiness initiatives. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for specialized vehicle bodies, including custom chassis integration, armored passenger transport units, and mission-specific body modifications. Her work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement outcomes with operational requirements for mobility, durability, and safety. Mickelson’s acquisitions are typically complex, multi-year procurements requiring technical evaluation of engineering specifications, compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standards, and rigorous source selection under FAR Part 15. Her contractor relationships are primarily with manufacturers and integrators specializing in commercial-off-the-shelf and modified vehicle body systems. She engages with a stable base of Tier 1 suppliers with proven track records in government vehicle production, including firms experienced in low-volume, high-precision manufacturing. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently works with vendors possessing ISO 9001 certification, AS9100 compliance, and experience in defense or public safety vehicle production. Her approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and post-award surveillance to ensure delivery of mission-critical assets. Mickelson’s procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under non-set-aside conditions. This indicates a focus on technical capability and cost-effectiveness over socioeconomic classifications, though she remains compliant with all small business outreach requirements. Her approach prioritizes competition among qualified firms regardless of size, ensuring the highest quality and most reliable solutions for specialized vehicle needs. Her technical expertise centers on NAICS 336211, encompassing the design, fabrication, and integration of motor vehicle bodies for government use. She specializes in procuring custom truck cabs, armored personnel carriers, utility work bodies, and specialty transport units, requiring deep familiarity with materials science, crashworthiness standards, and vehicle ergonomics. Mickelson’s domain knowledge enables her to evaluate technical proposals with precision and negotiate contract deliverables that meet rigorous operational demands.