Matthew Bigelow

Matthew Bigelow serves as the primary contracting lead for the FA8601 AFLCMC PZIO, a critical acquisition unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining airpower readiness through the procurement of high-precision aerospace and defense systems. He manages complex procurements of analytical laboratory instruments, electromedical and electrotherapeutic devices, and industrial measurement systems essential for flight testing, fuel analysis, and environmental monitoring. His role centers on ensuring mission-critical technical capabilities are acquired with rigorous compliance to federal acquisition regulations, emphasizing performance-based contracting and technical specification alignment with operational requirements. Bigelow maintains a consistent working relationship with C MARTIN CO INC as his primary contractor, reflecting a trusted partnership in the delivery of specialized instrumentation and support services. His contracting patterns indicate a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in high-reliability hardware and calibration services, often engaging firms capable of meeting stringent military and aerospace standards. While he collaborates with a limited pool of core vendors, his approach balances reliability with competitive solicitation to ensure technical fidelity and schedule adherence. His set-aside preferences reveal a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting: while 61.5% of awards are unrestricted, he actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (23.1%) and 8(a) competed contracts (15.4%), demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding vendor diversity without compromising mission-critical performance standards. Bigelow’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), 334118 (Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing), and 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in procuring precision measurement systems, calibration equipment, and integrated data acquisition platforms. His domain knowledge spans aerospace testing environments, laboratory-grade instrumentation, and industrial metrology, ensuring acquisitions align with the technical rigor required for flight and fuel analysis operations.