Matthew A. Zayd

Matthew A. Zayd serves as a Purchasing Agent within the 0409 Aq Hq Contract office of the Department of the Army, responsible for managing the acquisition of specialized equipment and infrastructure components critical to sustaining U.S. Army garrisons and overseas installations. His role centers on executing full-cycle procurement activities for mission-critical systems, ensuring timely delivery of air and gas compression systems and motor vehicle body components that support operational readiness across European and deployed theaters. He works closely with technical stakeholders to define requirements, evaluate vendor proposals, and administer contracts aligned with federal acquisition regulations and Army logistics standards. Zayd maintains consistent procurement relationships with PAE Applied Technologies LLC and BSH Hausgeräte B.V., leveraging their technical expertise in aerospace-grade compression systems and heavy-duty vehicle body fabrication. These partnerships reflect a preference for established industrial manufacturers with proven capability in military-grade specifications and global supply chain reliability. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and lifecycle support, with a focus on vendors capable of delivering certified, ruggedized equipment under austere conditions. His procurement portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside strategy, with no utilization of 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. This reflects a mission-driven prioritization of technical capability and supply chain resilience over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the high-stakes operational demands of Army infrastructure sustainment. Zayd’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 333912 (Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing) and 336211 (Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing), encompassing the acquisition of high-pressure air systems for airfield operations, specialized vehicle chassis, and armored body assemblies. His domain expertise includes thermal management systems, corrosion-resistant materials, and military vehicle integration standards, ensuring procured assets meet stringent DoD performance and durability requirements for expeditionary environments.