Matthew A. McLean

Matthew A. McLean serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for procuring advanced scientific instrumentation, aerospace training systems, and specialized laboratory equipment to support the U.S. Air Force Academy’s operational readiness and cadet training missions. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions centered on high-precision measurement devices, flight simulation systems, and research-grade analytical tools critical to aerospace engineering and applied science programs. His contracting activities directly enable the modernization of technical infrastructure and the maintenance of cutting-edge educational capabilities essential to Air Force STEM development. McLean maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for niche suppliers with proven expertise in aerospace instrumentation, unmanned aerial systems, and high-resolution imaging technologies. His procurement approach emphasizes technical validation, performance-based requirements, and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative engagements that prioritize innovation and mission-critical delivery timelines. While the majority of his acquisitions—87.5%—are conducted without set-asides, McLean maintains a deliberate 12.5% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but consistent focus on small business participation. He prioritizes technical capability over socioeconomic categorization, ensuring that small business awards align with stringent performance and certification standards required for sensitive defense applications. His primary NAICS focus areas—611512 (Flight Training), 334511 (Aeronautical System and Instrument Manufacturing), and 541712 (Research and Development in Physical and Engineering Sciences)—reflect deep specialization in aviation training technologies, precision sensor systems, and applied aerospace R&D. McLean routinely procures flight simulators, laser Doppler velocimeters, environmental test chambers, and embedded guidance systems, demonstrating robust expertise in the technical domains supporting next-generation Air Force education and research.