LTC Matthew E. Wernert

LTC Matthew E. Wernert serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QM Micc-ft Irwin under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain operational readiness at Fort Irwin, California. His role centers on securing essential support services critical to maintaining austere military infrastructure, including sanitation, facility maintenance, and logistical enablers. He oversees the full lifecycle of contracts—from solicitation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the installation’s mission-critical needs. His portfolio primarily involves service-based contracts requiring rapid deployment and reliability in remote, high-tempo environments. Wernert engages with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in facilities support, waste management, and infrastructure maintenance. While no single contractor dominates his award portfolio, he consistently collaborates with firms possessing proven experience in military-grade sanitation systems, concrete infrastructure repair, and veterinary support services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, requiring contractors to demonstrate technical proficiency in austere conditions and adherence to strict environmental and safety standards. He fosters long-term partnerships with vendors capable of scaling operations to meet dynamic garrison requirements. His procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 81.8% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, he actively supports socioeconomic programs, allocating approximately 18.2% of opportunities to small businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and general Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach ensures broad market participation while maintaining competitive rigor and mission fidelity. Wernert’s primary NAICS focus areas include Facilities Support Services (561210), Septic Tank and Related Services (562991), and Support Activities for Animal Production (115210), reflecting his specialization in environmental health, waste disposal, and livestock management for military working animals. He also procures veterinary services (541940) and specialized concrete products (327390), demonstrating deep expertise in sustaining both human and animal operational readiness through integrated infrastructure solutions.