Matt Albert

Matt Albert serves as a key procurement lead within the FA8617 Aflcmc Wndi/wnb Trng Arcrft unit, responsible for managing the lifecycle acquisition and sustainment of U.S. Air Force tactical pilot training aircraft systems. He oversees contracts for the T-6 and T-7 trainer platforms, focusing on airframe overhauls, avionics modernization, engine component repairs, and mission-critical system integration. His role is central to ensuring operational readiness by aligning acquisition strategy with the Air Force’s training mission, enabling continuous pilot development through timely and technically precise contract execution. Albert’s portfolio emphasizes complex aerospace maintenance and support services requiring stringent compliance with military specifications and configuration control standards. While specific contractor names are not publicly enumerated, Albert maintains a broad network of defense aerospace suppliers and specialized engineering firms capable of delivering certified aircraft parts, maintenance logistics, and technical support services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established Tier 1 and Tier 2 vendors with proven expertise in military aviation systems, particularly those with AS9100 and ITAR compliance. Relationships are characterized by long-term performance-based agreements, technical collaboration, and rigorous quality assurance protocols to meet the high-fidelity demands of pilot training platforms. Albert’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing the most qualified industry partners regardless of business size or certification status. His primary NAICS focus lies in 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation), indicating deep specialization in the procurement of flight-critical components, ground support equipment, and technical maintenance services for advanced trainer aircraft. His expertise spans avionics integration, propulsion system sustainment, and aircraft-specific logistics support within the defense aviation domain.