Matthew D. Paulus

Matthew D. Paulus serves as a Contract Administrator within the Department of the Air Force’s FA4419 agency, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions supporting critical air base infrastructure and aircraft maintenance systems. He ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while facilitating timely, mission-critical acquisitions that sustain operational readiness. His portfolio primarily encompasses maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for commercial and industrial machinery, with a focus on non-automotive, non-electronic equipment essential to aerospace facility operations. Paulus plays a pivotal role in translating technical requirements into actionable contract vehicles that align with the agency’s strategic priorities in sustainment and modernization. Paulus maintains a consistent working relationship with Coordinated Defense Supply Systems, Inc., a key contractor providing specialized repair and maintenance services for mission-critical aerospace systems. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability, technical expertise, and regulatory compliance. He actively collaborates with contractors to ensure adherence to quality standards and delivery timelines, fostering a collaborative environment that supports mission continuity and rapid response to operational needs. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Paulus consistently applies a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside strategy under FAR 19.5, ensuring all procurements are reserved exclusively for small business concerns. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, empowering qualified small firms to compete for and perform high-impact maintenance contracts without competition from large businesses. His procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 811310—Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance. He specializes in acquiring services that maintain and restore complex mechanical systems used in aircraft support infrastructure, including HVAC, hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial power systems. This technical domain requires deep familiarity with maintenance protocols, component lifecycle management, and facility-level sustainment operations, positioning Paulus as a subject matter expert in industrial equipment maintenance contracting within the Air Force ecosystem.