Matthew C Guyer

Matthew C. Guyer serves as a key procurement professional within the Strategic Systems Programs (N00030) office of the Department of the Navy, where he plays a central role in securing critical technologies that sustain the nation’s sea-based nuclear deterrent. He manages the acquisition lifecycle for advanced systems engineering, test and evaluation, and command, control, and communications solutions supporting submarine-launched ballistic missile platforms. His work ensures the operational readiness and technological superiority of strategic deterrent systems through complex, mission-critical contracts requiring stringent security, systems integration, and long-term sustainment capabilities. Guyer maintains established partnerships with leading defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc., Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc., and JRC Integrated Systems, LLC. These relationships are built on deep technical collaboration, often involving classified systems development, secure software integration, and hardware modernization for nuclear-grade environments. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor engagement, performance-based outcomes, and adherence to defense acquisition regulations for high-assurance systems. Consistently applying a 100% small business set-aside strategy under FAR 19.5, Guyer prioritizes socioeconomic contracting to foster innovation and resilience within the defense industrial base. His portfolio regularly awards contracts to small businesses, including 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB entities, ensuring broad participation across the supply chain while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. This commitment reflects a deliberate strategy to leverage niche capabilities from agile, specialized vendors. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 423430 (Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers), reflecting heavy demand for advanced software development, systems integration, cybersecurity services, and specialized hardware procurement. Guyer’s expertise lies in acquiring mission-critical computing infrastructure, secure software suites, and embedded systems essential to strategic weapons integration and nuclear command systems.