Matthew Ellis

Matthew Ellis serves as a key procurement professional within the W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, supporting the lifecycle management and modernization of ground combat and support vehicle systems for the Department of Defense. He manages complex acquisition programs focused on armored vehicle sustainment, tactical wheeled platform upgrades, and associated ordnance systems, ensuring operational readiness through integrated engineering and logistics solutions. His portfolio includes technical contracts spanning vehicle systems integration, avionics modernization, and specialized manufacturing, aligning with the agency’s strategic priorities in survivability, mobility, and power efficiency. Ellis maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including Schutt Industries, ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing, A&M Aerostuctures, and Bowhead Avionics Manufacturing. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with deep expertise in military-grade vehicle fabrication, structural components, and mission-critical avionics. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term collaboration with firms possessing proven capabilities in defense-grade manufacturing and compliance with MIL-STD and other federal technical specifications. A strong advocate for small business participation, Ellis consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately two-thirds of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This pattern underscores a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for qualified small manufacturers and service providers within the defense industrial base, fostering innovation and resilience across the supply chain. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 336112 (Special Purpose Truck Manufacturing) and 336120 (Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing), reflecting expertise in armored and tactical vehicle systems, alongside 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), indicating active investment in workforce development for technical maintenance and systems operations. This blend of hardware and human capital acquisition highlights a holistic approach to sustaining Army ground vehicle readiness.