Matt Jewell

Matt Jewell serves as a Contracting Officer at the U.S. Army TACOM Headquarters, where he manages the acquisition lifecycle for ground combat and support vehicle systems, ensuring operational readiness through integrated engineering and logistics support. His portfolio encompasses complex procurements for armored vehicle modernization, tactical wheeled platforms, and associated ordnance systems, requiring deep technical expertise in defense acquisition regulations and lifecycle sustainment strategies. Jewell plays a pivotal role in translating Army capability requirements into executable contracts that align with DoD acquisition policy and technological advancement goals. He maintains enduring relationships with key defense industrial partners including Schutt Industries, VAREC NV, ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing, A&M Aerostuctures, and Bowhead Avionics Manufacturing, specializing in high-integrity manufacturing, avionics integration, and vehicle system sustainment. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and supply chain resilience, often engaging vendors with specialized capabilities in precision machining, armor systems, and military-grade electronics. Jewell demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly one-fifth of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and nearly one-tenth reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. While the majority of his acquisitions remain open to full and open competition, he actively leverages socioeconomic programs to foster innovation and diversify the defense industrial base. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing) and 336112 (Tactical Vehicle Manufacturing), reflecting expertise in armored vehicle component production and mechanical systems integration. He also regularly procures specialized maintenance and repair services under NAICS 811121 and 811310, ensuring operational continuity of tactical fleets through depot-level and field support contracts. Jewell’s work supports the Army’s strategic imperatives in survivability, mobility, and power efficiency across the ground combat vehicle fleet.