Matthew A. Gilliard

Matthew A. Gilliard serves as a key procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions in defense and specialized manufacturing sectors. He oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions, from requirement development through award and administration, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations. His portfolio centers on high-precision engineered systems and mission-critical support services, aligning with national security and ordnance readiness objectives. Gilliard routinely handles sole-source and competitive procurements under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, with a strong emphasis on technical specifications and performance-based outcomes. His contractor relationships are primarily with manufacturers and engineering firms specializing in defense-grade fabrication and ordnance systems. While no single vendor dominates his portfolio, he maintains consistent engagements with mid-tier and small manufacturers capable of meeting stringent military standards for metal fabrication, ammunition components, and precision ordnance accessories. His procurement approach favors technical capability over volume, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors possessing specialized tooling, quality control certifications, and defense supply chain experience. Gilliard’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 95% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, he actively supports small business participation through the Total Small Business Set-Aside program under FAR 19.5, consistently reserving select procurements for small businesses meeting size standards. While he does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his 5% allocation to small businesses demonstrates a measured, regulation-compliant commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332994 (Small Arms and Ordnance Manufacturing), where he acquires components requiring exacting tolerances and ballistic certification. He also procures engineering services (541330) for system integration and testing, along with miscellaneous metal fabrication (332999) and ammunition manufacturing (332993). His domain expertise spans ordnance systems lifecycle support, precision metalworking, and defense logistics, making him a trusted steward of critical national defense acquisitions.