Karen Matuskey

Karen Matuskey serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and advancing mission-critical procurement objectives for defense and aviation-related programs. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex technical acquisitions in aerospace systems, aviation support services, and custom software development, requiring deep familiarity with performance-based contracting, source selection procedures, and risk mitigation strategies in high-stakes technical environments. While specific contractor names are not available, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses, mid-tier defense contractors, and technology service providers. She routinely collaborates with firms capable of delivering specialized aerospace components, avionics systems, and integrated IT solutions, fostering partnerships grounded in competitive transparency and performance accountability. Her approach emphasizes vendor responsiveness, technical capability assessments, and post-award oversight to ensure delivery of mission-ready capabilities. Karen demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly half of her awards directed toward small business set-asides. Her preference for 8(a) competed contracts (27.3%) and total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 (18.2%) underscores her dedication to expanding opportunities for disadvantaged and small businesses. She strategically leverages these programs to enhance competition, foster innovation, and meet agency small business goals without compromising technical standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511 (aeronautical and navigation systems manufacturing), 488190 (air transportation support services), and 336413 (aircraft parts manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in defense aviation systems and mission-critical infrastructure. She also procures custom computer programming services (NAICS 541511) to support data integration and operational systems, demonstrating proficiency in both hardware and software domains within the aerospace and defense ecosystem.