Frank Mata

Frank Mata serves as a Contract Specialist at W6QM MICC-FDO Fort Sam Houston, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to sustain installation readiness through mission-critical procurement of facilities services and technical solutions. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal regulations and alignment with garrison operational needs. His portfolio primarily encompasses services that maintain infrastructure integrity, enhance training environments, and support personnel well-being across military installations, with a strong emphasis on agile, performance-based contracting approaches. Mata maintains a consistent working relationship with VETPRIDE SERVICES, INC., a key contractor delivering specialized base services and support solutions. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in garrison operations, while also fostering collaboration with small businesses capable of delivering tailored, mission-responsive services. He engages with contractors through competitive and non-competitive mechanisms, prioritizing accountability, performance metrics, and contract compliance to ensure seamless service delivery across diverse operational settings. His contracting strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic programs, with approximately half of his awards structured as 8(a) competed set-asides and the other half as open, unrestricted competitions. This approach ensures robust small business participation while maintaining flexibility to meet urgent operational demands. His consistent use of 8(a) set-asides underscores a deliberate effort to cultivate capacity within disadvantaged business enterprises aligned with Army support missions. Mata’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 624190 (Other Individual and Family Services) and NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), reflecting his specialization in social support programs for military families and integrated IT systems that enable installation management. He procures services ranging from counseling and case management to custom software development and network infrastructure design, demonstrating expertise in both human services and technical domains critical to modern garrison operations.