Mathew Pierson

Mathew Pierson serves as a key procurement lead within the FA9300 AFTC PZR, a critical component of the Department of the Air Force focused on advancing aerospace research and development. He manages the acquisition of high-precision instrumentation and mission-critical engineering services essential to testing, data acquisition, and operational readiness for air and space systems. His responsibilities center on executing full lifecycle contracting for specialized laboratory equipment, real-time signal analysis systems, and proprietary software tools used in electromagnetic, thermal, and structural testing environments. Pierson ensures alignment between technical requirements and federal acquisition regulations, enabling rapid deployment of cutting-edge capabilities to support next-generation aerospace platforms. Pierson maintains a broad network of industrial partners specializing in aerospace instrumentation and embedded systems development. He regularly engages with niche manufacturers of high-fidelity data acquisition hardware, RF and microwave test equipment suppliers, and defense-focused software integrators capable of delivering secure, field-deployable analytical platforms. His contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based specifications, and vendor collaboration to meet stringent environmental and reliability standards. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently works with firms possessing deep domain expertise in aerospace-grade instrumentation and government-compliant software development life cycles. Pierson’s procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted without set-asides. This reflects the highly specialized nature of the instrumentation and systems required, where only a limited pool of qualified vendors possess the necessary certifications, technical capabilities, and test facility infrastructure. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through socioeconomic set-asides, he actively encourages qualified small businesses to compete through broad market research and pre-solicitation outreach. His primary focus lies within NAICS 334515, encompassing the manufacture of instruments for measuring and testing electrical signals and environmental parameters. He procures advanced oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, vibration test systems, and custom data acquisition firmware used in hypersonic, propulsion, and avionics validation. His domain expertise spans signal integrity, electromagnetic compatibility, and real-time telemetry systems, ensuring acquisitions directly support the AFTC PZR’s mission to validate air and space system performance under extreme operational conditions.