Matthew C. Ebner

Matthew C. Ebner serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QK Acc-apg organization under the Department of the Army, supporting the development and fielding of advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems. He manages acquisitions for next-generation aeronautical instrumentation, radio frequency platforms, and battlefield data analytics systems, ensuring alignment with the Army’s modernization priorities in tactical communications and sensor integration. His role centers on executing complex engineering and technology procurement cycles, from requirements definition through contract award and performance oversight, with a focus on delivering mission-critical capabilities to expeditionary forces. Ebner maintains a broad contractor network spanning defense prime contractors and specialized technology vendors, primarily engaged in engineering services and electronic systems manufacturing. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently collaborates with firms possessing deep expertise in RF systems, avionics integration, and real-time data processing. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with minimal reliance on sole-source or limited-source mechanisms, fostering innovation through competitive bidding among qualified industry partners. His procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 91.7% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions, reflecting a mission-driven focus on technical capability over socioeconomic preferences. Nevertheless, he actively supports small business participation, with 8.3% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, aligning with Army-wide goals to broaden the industrial base without compromising performance standards. Ebner’s technical focus is concentrated in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), with significant activity in 334511 (aeronautical and navigation systems) and 334220 (wireless communications equipment). He procures advanced sensor suites, embedded computing platforms, secure data links, and integrated battlefield analytics systems, demonstrating deep familiarity with defense electronics, signal processing, and mission-critical software architectures essential to modern tactical operations.