Matt Morris

Matt Morris supports the Incident Procurement Aviation Branch of the U.S. Forest Service in executing mission-critical acquisitions for wildland fire response and emergency aviation logistics. He manages the procurement of specialized aerial support services, including chartered air transportation, avionics upgrades, and mission-critical training systems, ensuring rapid deployment of airborne resources across national forests. His work directly enables the agency’s operational readiness by securing reliable, safety-compliant aviation capabilities under stringent federal acquisition regulations. He handles complex contract actions requiring coordination with federal, state, and tribal emergency response entities, with a focus on time-sensitive, high-risk procurements in dynamic operational environments. Morris maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of aviation service providers, including nonscheduled air carriers, avionics integrators, and logistics support firms. He works closely with vendors possessing specialized certifications for wildfire suppression operations, night-vision-compatible equipment, and remote-area airfield support. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) mechanisms to ensure scalable, on-demand aviation capabilities. He prioritizes vendors with proven experience in federal wildland fire support and maintains a rigorous contractor performance evaluation process. Morris demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 90% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. He actively promotes participation from small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone firms, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, aligning with the Forest Service’s broader equity and resilience goals. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to build capacity among niche aviation service providers with limited federal experience, fostering long-term vendor development and geographic diversity in the supply base. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 481211 and 481212 for nonscheduled chartered passenger and freight air transportation, complemented by 531312 for nonresidential property management supporting remote air operations and 532120 for specialized vehicle and trailer leasing used in field logistics. He possesses deep technical expertise in aviation logistics, emergency response coordination, and mission-specific equipment integration, ensuring acquisitions meet the unique demands of wildland firefighting and resource management operations.