Teresa M. Michael

Teresa M. Michael supports the procurement mission of Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport by managing complex acquisitions in support of advanced naval warfare systems. She facilitates the acquisition of mission-critical technologies essential to undersea, surface, and aerial domain superiority, with a focus on sensor systems, electronic warfare components, and integrated communication architectures. Her work ensures the timely delivery of cutting-edge capabilities through full and open competition and targeted set-asides, aligning with the Navy’s strategic imperatives in maritime technology development and testing. Michael maintains strong 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 contractors provide specialized engineering, test and evaluation services, and mission-critical hardware systems. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor and performance-based contracting, often engaging vendors with proven expertise in naval signal processing, embedded systems, and ruggedized electronic instrumentation. Her contracting patterns reflect a primary reliance on full and open competition, with approximately 69% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, with nearly 30% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and a modest but consistent allocation to 8(a) competed contracts, demonstrating a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission readiness. Michael’s portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS codes related to navigation and guidance system manufacturing, engineering services, and professional training. She frequently procures advanced sonar arrays, underwater acoustic sensors, electronic countermeasure systems, and integrated navigation instrumentation. Her technical domain expertise centers on maritime electronic systems, with a clear focus on systems that enhance situational awareness, threat detection, and command and control in contested maritime environments.