Matthew A Steele

Matthew A. Steele serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4897 366 Cons Pkp unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain air base operational readiness. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of contracts for communications infrastructure, facility construction, and specialized maintenance services, ensuring compliance with FAR and AF supplemental regulations. Steele’s portfolio supports the modernization of tactical radio systems, secure facility upgrades, and environmental remediation efforts essential to maintaining airpower capability. He works closely with program managers and technical stakeholders to align procurement strategy with operational priorities, emphasizing resilience, security, and long-term sustainment. Steele maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including TCG Construction Inc., LDIA Holdings, LLC, C-2 Construction Inc., Asphalt Preservation, LLC, and AES Systems Inc. These partnerships reflect a focus on integrated construction, environmental services, and communications systems support. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, with a preference for vendors demonstrating proven experience in military-grade infrastructure and rapid-response maintenance capabilities. He fosters collaborative, transparent vendor engagement grounded in accountability and technical compliance. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted as open competitions (66.7%), Steele consistently allocates one-third of his portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a strong commitment to small business participation. He actively seeks qualified small businesses with expertise in construction, environmental remediation, and technical services, ensuring equitable access without compromising mission requirements. His procurement focus is concentrated in two primary NAICS categories: 561611 (Investigation and Personal Background Check Services) and 562910 (Remediation Services), indicating a specialized need for security vetting and environmental cleanup in support of sensitive air base operations. This dual emphasis underscores his technical expertise in managing high-stakes, compliance-driven services critical to both personnel safety and environmental stewardship.