Matt Kolsky

Matt Kolsky serves as a key procurement professional within the FA8609 Aflcmc Wlck KC46 unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing acquisitions critical to the sustainment and modernization of the KC-46 Pegasus aerial refueling and strategic transport fleet. His work centers on securing specialized aircraft components, maintenance support systems, and integrated logistics services essential to maintaining operational readiness. Kolsky oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirements validation through award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with Air Force modernization priorities such as battle damage repair, survivability enhancements, and service life extension. His acquisitions are highly technical, often involving avionics, fuel systems, structural modifications, and mission-critical auxiliary equipment. Kolsky collaborates with a broad spectrum of defense aerospace contractors, primarily tier-one manufacturers and niche suppliers specializing in military aircraft components. While no single vendor dominates his portfolio, his contracting patterns reflect a preference for established defense industrial base partners with proven track records in KC-46 sustainment, including firms experienced in FAA and MIL-SPEC compliance. His relationships are characterized by technical collaboration, rigorous performance evaluation, and a focus on supply chain resilience. Kolsky’s procurement strategy shows no preference for socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects the specialized nature of KC-46 component manufacturing, where only a limited pool of qualified suppliers meets stringent military certification and quality assurance standards. His primary focus lies in NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—where he procures precision-engineered parts, hydraulic systems, refueling boom assemblies, and mission-specific avionics. His technical expertise spans aerospace manufacturing standards, military logistics integration, and life-cycle support for complex airborne platforms, making him a critical link in sustaining the Air Force’s next-generation aerial refueling capability.