Matthew A. Zavala

Matthew A. Zavala serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA4861 99 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical capabilities that sustain airpower readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for advanced communications systems, specialized equipment maintenance, and facility infrastructure essential to broadcasting, surveillance, and command-and-control operations. His portfolio emphasizes technical procurement of industrial instrumentation, prefabricated metal components, and medical-grade equipment supporting both operational and garrison environments, ensuring alignment with Air Force modernization objectives and National Defense Strategy priorities. Zavala cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse array of vendors, including small businesses specializing in industrial repair, precision instrument manufacturing, and metal building systems. He consistently engages with contractors possessing niche technical expertise in process control instrumentation, medical device compliance, and facility construction standards, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory adherence. His contracting approach prioritizes clarity in technical specifications and rigorous evaluation of vendor capabilities to ensure interoperability and sustainment readiness. A strong advocate for socioeconomic diversity in federal contracting, Zavala directs over 70% of his acquisitions toward small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, with a notable emphasis on HUBZone firms contributing nearly 9% of awards. His procurement patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for disadvantaged businesses while maintaining high standards for technical performance and delivery timelines, reinforcing the Air Force’s commitment to inclusive economic growth and resilient supply chains. His primary industry focus spans NAICS codes related to medical and surgical instrument manufacturing, prefabricated metal building components, industrial process control instrumentation, and commercial machinery repair. These categories reflect his expertise in procuring highly engineered, mission-critical hardware and maintenance services that support both deployed and home-station operational environments, ensuring Air Force installations remain equipped with reliable, standards-compliant infrastructure.