Mary E. Matthews

Mary E. Matthews serves as a Contracting Specialist within the Department of the Army’s 0409 Aq Hq Contract office, responsible for managing the acquisition of critical facility support and infrastructure maintenance services essential to U.S. Army garrisons and overseas installations. She executes full lifecycle contracting actions for complex, mission-critical requirements spanning facility operations, equipment servicing, and specialized construction support, ensuring operational readiness across European and deployed theaters. Her portfolio emphasizes performance-based contracts aligned with DoD sustainment objectives, utilizing fixed-price and cost-reimbursement instruments to meet stringent military standards for reliability and compliance. Matthews maintains consistent procurement relationships with established contractors including PAE Applied Technologies LLC and BSH HUISHUDAPPARATEN B.V., partnering with firms capable of delivering integrated facility services, industrial maintenance, and mission-specific equipment support. Her contracting approach prioritizes vendors with proven technical expertise in military environment operations, emphasizing contract performance, compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and timely delivery of mission-critical services under dynamic operational conditions. Her procurement activity reflects a strict focus on full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside status. This indicates a deliberate strategy to prioritize technical capability and value over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the agency’s need for scalable, high-performance solutions in time-sensitive, high-stakes environments. While small business participation is not formally targeted, her awards remain accessible to all qualified offerors under competitive procedures. Matthews specializes in acquisitions under NAICS codes 561210 (Facilities Support Services) and 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair), with additional focus on 811198 (Automotive Repair) and 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining). Her expertise lies in procuring services that sustain airfield operations, utility systems, non-upholstered wood furniture for military housing, and heavy equipment maintenance—ensuring the enduring functionality of garrison infrastructure in austere and high-demand locations.