LTC Howard Van Matre

LTC Howard Van Matre serves as a secondary procurement lead within the 413th Combat Support Battalion, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to secure military installations and deployed operational environments. Though not the primary contracting officer, he plays a critical advisory and coordination role in the acquisition of physical and electronic security systems, ensuring alignment with force protection standards and operational requirements. His responsibilities include evaluating technical specifications, validating contractor compliance with DoD security protocols, and facilitating interdepartmental coordination for the procurement of integrated security infrastructure. He routinely engages in the planning and execution of sole-source and competitive acquisitions for mission-critical security services. LTC Van Matre collaborates closely with prime contractors specializing in access control, intrusion detection, surveillance systems, and cybersecurity-enabled physical security solutions. While no specific contractor relationships are currently documented, his procurement pattern indicates consistent engagement with vendors possessing DoD 8500.2 compliance, NIST SP 800-53 alignment, and CMMC Level 2 certification. His working relationships are characterized by technical rigor, requiring vendors to demonstrate proven experience in military-grade security deployments across garrison and expeditionary settings. His contracting activity shows a 100% preference for non-set-aside procurements, reflecting a mission-driven emphasis on technical capability and rapid deployment over socioeconomic targeting. This indicates a focus on mission readiness and system interoperability, where qualification and performance outweigh socioeconomic criteria in the source selection process. The 413th CSB’s entire procurement portfolio is concentrated under NAICS 561621—Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)—encompassing integrated security system design, installation, maintenance, and monitoring. LTC Van Matre’s expertise lies in securing advanced electronic access control, biometric authentication, perimeter intrusion detection, and networked video surveillance systems that meet Army Installation Security Program (ISP) standards. His domain knowledge centers on the integration of physical security with cyber-physical infrastructure to defend against evolving threats to military assets.