Larry D Mathias

Larry D. Mathias serves as Section Chief at the GSA/FAS Region 7 Acquisition Center, where he leads the strategic planning and execution of procurement activities for mission-critical industrial and institutional supplies. In this role, he oversees the acquisition of standardized, high-volume durable goods and services essential to sustaining federal facility operations, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and aligning procurement outcomes with GSA’s mission of operational readiness. His portfolio primarily centers on security systems services, managing full-and-open competitions to deliver reliable, scalable solutions that support federal infrastructure and administrative continuity. Mathias maintains consistent, long-term contracting relationships with key vendors including MACGYVER SOLUTIONS, INC., FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICES INTERNATIONAL LLC., B.W. WILSON PAPER COMPANY, INCORPORATED, and COMSIS SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established contractors with proven capabilities in delivering security-related products and institutional supplies under GSA schedules and blanket purchase agreements. His approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, contract compliance, and vendor reliability, fostering stable supply chains through repeat business and streamlined ordering mechanisms. Notably, Mathias does not utilize socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted as full-and-open competitions. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize competition, ensure cost-effectiveness, and prioritize technical capability over socioeconomic classifications, while still maintaining transparency and fairness in award decisions. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 561621—Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)—which encompasses integrated electronic security systems, surveillance technologies, access control infrastructure, and related monitoring services. Mathias possesses deep expertise in evaluating technical specifications for security equipment, ensuring interoperability with federal standards and compliance with cybersecurity requirements for federal facilities. His domain knowledge ensures acquisitions meet rigorous operational and regulatory benchmarks.