Matt Ehrman

Matt Ehrman serves as a key procurement professional within the USDA Forest Service, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain forest and grassland ecosystems through strategic acquisitions of critical technical and operational resources. Though his official title is not listed, his contracting activity centers on securing specialized audio and video equipment essential for wildfire monitoring, remote communications, and real-time situational awareness in rugged, low-infrastructure environments. He manages a high-volume portfolio of acquisitions aligned with the Forest Service’s emergency response and ecological surveillance priorities, ensuring field teams have reliable, mission-critical technology to enhance operational readiness and public safety. Ehrman maintains consistent working relationships with a focused group of contractors, including ACI FEDERAL INC, ONE STOP RECRUITING LLC, GONDO ROY E MD, THE LOCUMS CO, LLC, and AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships reflect a blend of niche technology suppliers and specialized service providers, particularly those capable of delivering ruggedized communication systems, field-deployable audiovisual gear, and technical support tailored to remote federal land operations. His contracting patterns suggest a preference for vendors with proven experience in federal environmental and emergency response contexts, emphasizing reliability, rapid deployment, and compliance with federal technical standards. Ehrman exhibits a strong and consistent commitment to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity within the federal contracting ecosystem while leveraging the agility and innovation of small firms. His contracting patterns show no reliance on large business set-asides, underscoring a dedicated focus on socioeconomic goals and the empowerment of small, often locally-based vendors. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 334310—Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing—indicating deep expertise in sourcing specialized surveillance, communication, and data capture systems. These include ruggedized cameras, field radios, thermal imaging devices, and real-time video transmission hardware critical to wildfire detection, wildlife monitoring, and forest health assessments in remote terrain. His technical domain centers on mission-critical field technology that supports ecological resilience and emergency response operations.