Matthew C. Poss

Matthew C. Poss serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where he plays a critical role in executing the acquisition lifecycle for advanced naval aviation systems. Responsible for soliciting, negotiating, and administering complex contracts, he supports NAVAIR’s mission to develop, test, and sustain carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft, weapons, and avionics. His portfolio primarily encompasses high-technology aerospace procurements, including radar and navigation systems, flight control components, and mission-critical auxiliary equipment, ensuring alignment with Navy and Marine Corps operational readiness requirements. Mr. Poss maintains consistent working relationships with industry leaders such as Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics, partnering with prime contractors who deliver integrated aviation platforms and subsystems. His contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, risk mitigation, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term collaborations with vendors possessing deep expertise in military-grade aerospace engineering and systems integration. These partnerships are typically structured under firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts, with a focus on delivering mission-critical capabilities on schedule and within regulatory standards. Mr. Poss’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued under no set-aside categories. This indicates a strategic emphasis on leveraging the broadest possible industrial base to meet NAVAIR’s demanding technical requirements, rather than targeting specific socioeconomic programs. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his award patterns, his procurements remain accessible to all qualified offerors through transparent, merit-based solicitation processes. His procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 334511 (aeronautical and navigation system manufacturing) at 75%, and 336413 (other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing) at 25%. This specialization underscores his expertise in procuring precision-guided systems, flight instrumentation, sensor suites, and embedded avionics essential to modern naval airpower. He operates at the intersection of defense technology and acquisition policy, ensuring that procurement decisions directly support the Navy’s technological edge in air dominance and maritime strike capabilities.