Greg Metty

Gregory T. Metty serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), supporting the acquisition of mission-critical technologies that enhance the tactical superiority of special operations forces. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on advanced ordnance systems, electro-optical sensors, and rapid prototyping initiatives aligned with USSOCOM’s emphasis on technical experimentation and field-deployable innovation. His work directly enables the command’s core mission by ensuring special operators have access to cutting-edge small arms, ammunition, and integrated weapon systems through agile contracting pathways, including Other Transaction Authorities and urgent requirement channels. Metty maintains strategic relationships with a network of defense industrial base partners specializing in small arms manufacturing, explosives production, and specialized ordnance accessories. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with mid-tier defense suppliers and niche manufacturers capable of rapid iteration and low-volume, high-precision production. His contracting approach favors technical agility over scale, often partnering with firms that can deliver prototype-to-field transitions under compressed timelines, reflecting USSOCOM’s culture of innovation and operational urgency. His procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 82.6% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic criteria. Nevertheless, he actively supports small business participation, with 14.5% of awards designated as total small business set-asides and modest allocations to Women-Owned Small Businesses and 8(a) firms, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both capability and socioeconomic goals. Metty’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332992 (Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing) and 332994 (Small Arms and Ordnance Manufacturing), with significant activity in explosives production and ordnance accessories. He also oversees management consulting services under NAICS 541611 to support operational planning and system integration. His expertise centers on high-threat, high-performance weapon systems, advanced sighting technologies, and logistics-enabling ordnance solutions critical to SOF missions in contested environments.