Matthew C Vilsack

Matthew C. Vilsack serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA5240 36 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain air base operations. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning facility maintenance, communications infrastructure, and logistics support services essential to operational readiness. His work ensures that critical airborne and ground support systems remain functional and modernized through compliant, timely procurement actions aligned with FAR and AFMC guidelines. Vilsack specializes in service-based acquisitions requiring technical oversight and performance-based contracting methodologies. Vilsack maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Pacific Rim Constructors Inc., Gocrafts LLC, Docomo Pacific, Inc., M-80 Systems, Inc., and MIC Industries Inc., who provide specialized construction, communications, and maintenance services. His procurement approach emphasizes performance outcomes and contractor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering complex, mission-aligned solutions under tight operational timelines. These relationships reflect a preference for established contractors with proven capabilities in military installation environments. A strong advocate for small business participation, Vilsack consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with nearly 69% of his awards reserved for small businesses. He also actively utilizes HUBZone set-asides, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. His patterns reflect a strategic alignment with DoD’s small business objectives, ensuring equitable access for disadvantaged and geographically targeted firms while maintaining rigorous performance standards. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to security systems services, architectural services, and equipment wholesale distribution, indicating expertise in infrastructure modernization, facility support, and technical service integration. He routinely procures services tied to communications security, facility maintenance, and installation-level logistics, demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical and regulatory demands of Air Force base sustainment operations.