Mathew B. Watts

Mathew B. Watts serves as a Contract Specialist within the Commander (M00264), a key organization under the Department of the Navy responsible for sustaining and modernizing naval warfighting capabilities. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of mission-critical acquisitions, focusing on advanced technology systems including command and control architectures, tactical computing environments, and integrated sensor and communication platforms. His expertise lies in structuring and executing complex procurements that align with DoD acquisition regulations, ensuring operational readiness through timely delivery of hardened, cyber-enabled systems. Watts specializes in engineering and manufacturing contracts that support naval platforms, emphasizing systems integration, ruggedized hardware, and secure data infrastructure. Watts maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including Goldbelt Hawk L.L.C., Alex-Alternative Experts, LLC, Tnda Technologies Inc., BC Market Solutions LLC, and Biospace, Inc. These vendors provide niche technical services spanning systems engineering, mission-critical software development, and specialized manufacturing for defense applications. His procurement approach favors established small and mid-tier firms with proven expertise in defense-grade hardware and embedded systems, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical reliability and compliance with military specifications. His contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 88.9% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic categorization. However, he consistently supports small business participation, with 11.1% of awards allocated under Total Small Business Set-Asides, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both mission necessity and broad vendor engagement. Watts’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing) and 334112 (Computer Storage Device Manufacturing), reflecting his specialization in ruggedized computing hardware, embedded systems, and mission-specific mechanical components. He also procures specialized sheet metal, rubber and plastic components, and hardware critical to armored vehicle and sensor integration, underscoring his deep technical understanding of defense manufacturing supply chains and system-level integration requirements.