Matthew D. Blaz

Matthew D. Blaz serves as a key procurement lead within the FA5240 36 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain mission-critical air base infrastructure and operational readiness. He oversees the procurement of specialized maintenance, communications, and facility modernization services essential to airborne and ground support systems. His portfolio focuses on technical acquisitions involving equipment manufacturing, logistics support, and infrastructure upgrades, ensuring compliance with Air Force standards for reliability and security. Blaz’s work directly enables the continuity of airfield operations through timely and compliant contracting actions. Blaz maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including PACIFIC RIM CONSTRUCTORS INC, GOCRAFTS LLC, DOCOMO PACIFIC, INC., M-80 SYSTEMS, INC., and MIC INDUSTRIES INC. These vendors are frequently engaged for specialized construction, communications hardware, industrial equipment, and technical integration services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven expertise in defense-related environments, often leveraging long-term performance histories to ensure mission-critical delivery timelines and quality assurance standards. His procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 85.7% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic preferences. However, he consistently allocates 14.3% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to small business participation without compromising mission requirements. This balance ensures access to specialized capabilities while supporting broader small business goals within the defense acquisition ecosystem. Blaz’s primary NAICS focus areas include 336214 (Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing), 336212 (Truck Trailer Manufacturing), 333912 (Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing), 423430 (Computer and Peripheral Equipment Wholesalers), and 333415 (Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing). These reflect a technical domain centered on mobile infrastructure, environmental control systems, data communications hardware, and industrial-grade equipment critical to air base sustainment and expeditionary operations.