Matthew C. Donahue

Matthew C. Donahue supports the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Acquisition in executing mission-critical procurement activities aligned with the agency’s goal of reducing traffic-related fatalities and injuries through evidence-based safety initiatives. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on technical services that inform regulatory policy, including behavioral research, engineering analysis, and public communication campaigns. His work directly enables NHTSA’s data-driven decision-making by securing specialized expertise in vehicle safety technologies, fuel efficiency standards, and consumer behavior studies. Donahue typically handles service-based acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 15, emphasizing performance-based contracting and outcome-oriented requirements. His primary contractor relationships include AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC and AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, both of which provide advanced technical and engineering support for safety research and testing. He also maintains a consistent working relationship with the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ESEA STATE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS, reflecting a reliance on specialized nonprofit entities for outreach and program implementation. These partnerships indicate a preference for contractors with demonstrated expertise in transportation safety analytics, laboratory testing, and public policy evaluation. Donahue’s contracting patterns show a strong orientation toward open competition, with 91.7% of awards issued without set-asides. However, he consistently allocates 8.3% of acquisitions to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation without prioritizing specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. His approach emphasizes capability over socioeconomic status, aligning with NHTSA’s technical mission needs. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), reflecting a heavy reliance on independent testing and evaluation of vehicle safety systems. Additional emphasis is placed on NAICS 541720 (Social Science Research) and 541519 (Computer-Related Services), underscoring expertise in behavioral analysis, data modeling, and digital campaign development. Donahue’s portfolio reflects deep domain knowledge in transportation safety research and regulatory compliance support.