Matthew C. Hedrick

Matthew C. Hedrick serves as a key procurement professional within Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSPEC), supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain and modernize the U.S. fleet through the acquisition of advanced maritime systems. He manages complex contracting actions focused on mission-critical naval electronics, ammunition systems, and shipbuilding infrastructure, ensuring alignment with fleet readiness objectives and technological superiority. His portfolio centers on high-stakes, technically demanding procurements that support next-generation warship platforms, including radar, sonar, navigation, and guidance systems, as well as non-small arms ammunition and integrated combat systems. Hedrick collaborates with a broad spectrum of defense contractors, primarily Tier 1 systems integrators and specialized manufacturers in aerospace and naval electronics, alongside niche suppliers of precision ordnance and shipyard support services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for full and open competition, with limited use of set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability and industrial base readiness over socioeconomic preferences. He maintains consistent, long-term relationships with vendors capable of meeting stringent Navy specifications for reliability, survivability, and interoperability across naval platforms. While the majority of his acquisitions—94.1%—are conducted without set-asides, he occasionally supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to fostering capable small suppliers in specialized technical domains. His socioeconomic contracting approach prioritizes performance and capacity over mandated categories, aligning with NAVSEA’s operational imperatives. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511 for naval and aeronautical systems, 332993 for ammunition manufacturing, and 336611 for shipbuilding and repair, reflecting deep expertise in maritime electronics, ordnance integration, and naval infrastructure. He routinely engages with firms possessing AS9100, ISO 9001, and ITAR compliance, ensuring procurement actions meet the rigorous standards of naval warfare systems development.