Matt Burch

Matt Burch serves as a key procurement professional at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (N00164), supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to develop and sustain advanced electronic, electro-optical, and ordnance systems for naval forces. He manages complex acquisitions for mission-critical technologies including signal processing systems, electronic warfare suites, and precision sensing platforms, ensuring alignment with strategic modernization priorities. His role centers on end-to-end contract execution—from requirements definition through award and performance oversight—focusing on high-technical-risk, mission-essential capabilities that directly enable expeditionary and surface warfare readiness. Burch maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Integrity Defense Services Inc., and Black Hills Ammunition Inc., reflecting a preference for established industry partners with proven expertise in defense electronics and munitions. He also engages specialized firms such as Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc. for systems integration support and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC for facility-related infrastructure. His procurement patterns indicate a reliance on experienced, mission-aligned vendors capable of delivering complex, classified, or export-controlled technologies under stringent DoD compliance frameworks. Burch’s contracting activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a procurement strategy prioritizing technical capability and mission urgency over socioeconomic preferences, consistent with the high-stakes nature of naval warfare system development. While small business participation is not formally structured through set-asides, his portfolio may still include small business subcontractors integrated into prime contractor teams. His primary NAICS focus areas include Security Systems Services (561621), Search and Detection System Manufacturing (334511), and Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), underscoring deep expertise in electronic surveillance, signal intelligence, and test instrumentation. He routinely procures advanced radar components, communication systems, and ordnance testing equipment, demonstrating specialized knowledge in defense electronics, electro-optics, and weapons system sustainment.