Matthew C. Sheridan

Matthew C. Sheridan is a procurement professional specializing in information technology and telecommunications acquisitions, with a strong focus on software development, computer manufacturing, and engineering research services. He plays a critical role in executing agency-wide contracting strategies, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with operational technology needs. His work centers on soliciting and awarding contracts for custom software solutions, telecommunications equipment, and R&D services, often requiring technical evaluations and performance-based acquisition methodologies. Sheridan’s portfolio reflects a preference for open competition, with the vast majority of acquisitions conducted under non-set-aside authorities to maximize market responsiveness and innovation. While no specific contractor relationships are identifiable in the data, Sheridan’s procurement patterns suggest engagement with a broad spectrum of vendors, including large systems integrators, niche software developers, and electronics manufacturers. His contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding, technical merit, and vendor capability over sole-source or limited-restriction mechanisms, fostering a transparent and inclusive acquisition environment. Sheridan’s set-aside utilization is highly selective, with 96.5% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides, indicating a primary reliance on full and open competition. Only 3.5% of contracts are designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a measured, rather than mandated, approach to small business participation. This pattern suggests a strategic focus on market-driven outcomes rather than socioeconomic quotas, while still maintaining compliance with small business goals. His primary procurement activity centers on NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), accounting for over 74% of his portfolio, followed by telecommunications equipment manufacturing and custom programming services. This specialization underscores deep expertise in enterprise software systems, data-driven applications, and hardware-software integration, positioning him as a key player in modernizing digital infrastructure through technically rigorous, performance-oriented acquisitions.