Matt T Verhulst

Matt T. Verhulst serves as Director of the Contracts Division at the GSA/FAS Center for IT Schedule Program, where he oversees the strategic execution of federal IT procurement initiatives designed to accelerate digital transformation across government agencies. In this leadership role, he directs the administration of blanket purchase agreements and schedule contracts under NAICS 541512, ensuring streamlined access to pre-vetted computer systems design services that support mission-critical infrastructure modernization. His team manages the end-to-end lifecycle of IT acquisition vehicles, from solicitation and vendor evaluation to contract award and performance oversight, enabling agencies to rapidly deploy scalable, secure, and compliant technology solutions. Verhulst’s contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with a broad base of qualified IT service providers, particularly those with proven expertise in cloud-enabled architectures, managed network services, and enterprise systems integration. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he fosters enduring partnerships with firms capable of delivering complex, mission-aligned IT solutions under the GSA Schedule 70 framework, encouraging innovation through competitive, performance-based contracting models. His procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to socioeconomic diversity, with 25% of awards designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), demonstrating a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for veteran-led enterprises. The remaining 75% of acquisitions are open competition, aligning with GSA’s broader mandate to maximize value while maintaining rigorous technical standards. Verhulst’s domain expertise centers exclusively on NAICS 541512, focusing on computer systems design services that underpin federal IT modernization—ranging from cybersecurity architecture and data center optimization to cloud migration and managed infrastructure. He specializes in procuring solutions that integrate with federal enterprise platforms, ensuring interoperability, compliance with FISMA and NIST standards, and alignment with the Administration’s digital government priorities.