Matt C. Little

Matthew C. Little serves as a key procurement professional within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, supporting the sustainment and modernization of mission-critical Air Force capabilities. He manages a portfolio of professional services contracts centered on systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), enterprise IT modernization, and cybersecurity infrastructure, ensuring alignment with Air Force operational readiness goals. His acquisitions emphasize technical consulting, data analytics, and IT modernization services, often requiring specialized expertise to support complex defense systems and secure network environments. Little plays a pivotal role in translating mission needs into targeted solicitations that drive innovation and resilience across Air Force enterprise systems. His primary contractor relationships include SIGMATECH, INC. and PURDUE UNIVERSITY, reflecting a strategic preference for hybrid partnerships that combine agile small business responsiveness with academic research rigor. He frequently engages firms offering advanced technical support, software development, and systems integration services, fostering long-term collaborations that bridge industry innovation with DoD operational requirements. These relationships are characterized by repeat engagements and performance-based contract structures, indicating a trust-based procurement approach grounded in proven delivery of high-stakes technical services. Little’s contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach to socioeconomic participation, with the majority of awards issued under open competition (69.2%), while actively supporting small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (23.1%) and HUBZone set-asides (7.7%). This demonstrates a deliberate effort to broaden vendor diversity without compromising mission-critical performance standards, aligning with DoD goals for resilient, competitive supply chains. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 541611 (administrative management consulting), 541519 (other computer-related services), and 511210 (software publishing), underscoring expertise in enterprise-level IT consulting, data analytics, and software-enabled mission support. He consistently acquires services related to cybersecurity architecture, cloud migration, and systems engineering—domains requiring deep technical proficiency and compliance with federal information security standards.