Chris Matthews

Chris M. Matthews serves as a Contracting Officer within the General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service, Region 9, where he is responsible for executing complex procurements that support federal agencies in delivering mission-critical services. His portfolio emphasizes professional, scientific, and technical acquisitions, particularly in information technology, facility operations, and administrative support. Matthews ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing GSA’s strategic goals of digital transformation, infrastructure resilience, and workforce productivity. He manages a diverse range of contract types, including Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) vehicles and requirements-based orders, often leveraging GSA Schedule contracts and other centralized acquisition tools to streamline procurement efficiency. Matthews maintains collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including large prime contractors and specialized small businesses, primarily through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated acquisitions. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms with proven capabilities in IT services, facility maintenance, and professional support solutions. His approach prioritizes performance-based contracting and clear statement of work development to ensure accountability and service quality across the lifecycle of each acquisition. His set-aside preferences reflect a strong alignment with GSA’s broader small business goals, with over 93% of his actions conducted as unrestricted procurements and approximately 6.3% awarded as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though he does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his contracting patterns demonstrate a deliberate, data-driven commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses through targeted competition and fair market research. Matthews’ primary NAICS focus includes Custom Computer Programming Services (541511) and Other Information Services (519190), reflecting his specialization in software development, systems integration, and digital service delivery. He also regularly procures institutional furniture (337127) and facility support services (721110), indicating a balanced portfolio spanning both technical and operational domains. His expertise lies in aligning procurement strategy with agency mission needs in IT modernization and federal facility sustainment.