Matt

Matthew Blaz serves as a key procurement professional within Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Marianas, supporting the agency’s mission to deliver resilient infrastructure and environmental services across Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia. He manages complex construction and facility-related acquisitions aligned with Department of the Navy strategic priorities, focusing on commercial and institutional building construction under NAICS 236220. His work ensures operational readiness through timely delivery of mission-critical facilities, including maintenance, renovation, and new construction projects that adhere to federal environmental and safety standards. Blaz’s acquisitions are strategically aligned with long-term infrastructure sustainment goals and are designed to enhance base resilience and environmental compliance. Blaz maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including SEL Engineering Services, Inc., Schneider Electric Buildings Critical Systems, Inc., CDM Constructors Inc., and AMD International Technologies LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in facility modernization, mechanical systems integration, and mission-critical infrastructure support. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and contractor reliability, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in quality delivery and regulatory adherence. His procurement strategy demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic programs, with nearly two-thirds of acquisitions set aside for small business participation. HUBZone and 8(a) competed set-asides each account for approximately one-third of his awards, while a smaller but consistent portion is reserved for Local Area Set-Asides under FAR 26.2. This pattern underscores a deliberate effort to stimulate economic development in underserved and island communities while ensuring access to qualified, locally rooted contractors. The overwhelming majority of his acquisitions fall under NAICS 236220, reflecting deep specialization in commercial and institutional building construction. A smaller but significant share targets NAICS 332410, indicating procurement of specialized power boiler and heat exchanger systems critical to facility energy resilience. His technical domain expertise lies in integrated facility systems, sustainable construction practices, and mission-support infrastructure tailored to remote military installations.