Matthew F Aponte

Matthew F. Aponte serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (NAVSUP FLC Norfolk), where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions that sustain U.S. Navy operational readiness. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contracts—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—he supports the acquisition of engineering, logistics, and maintenance services essential to fleet sustainment. His portfolio primarily encompasses technical and industrial services, including specialized repair, instrumentation, and communications infrastructure, aligning directly with the agency’s mission to ensure maritime superiority through reliable supply chain solutions. Aponte maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse set of prime contractors, including Obsidian Global, LLC; Deloitte & Touche LLP; Advania Island Ehf.; Complete Parachute Solutions, Inc.; and Computational Physics Inc. These partnerships reflect a blend of large, established firms providing enterprise-level technical support and niche specialists delivering highly engineered solutions. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement instruments to meet complex naval requirements while ensuring accountability and compliance with FAR and DFARS standards. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted as unrestricted procurements (77.8%), Aponte demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business participation, with 22.2% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively facilitates opportunities for small businesses to compete for technical and logistical support contracts, though no specific socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB dominate his portfolio, indicating a preference for broad-based small business eligibility. His primary NAICS focus areas include 811219 (other personal services), 325998 (miscellaneous chemical products), 335314 (relay and industrial control manufacturing), 334513 (industrial process measurement instruments), and 334310 (audio and video equipment). These reflect deep expertise in procuring industrial control systems, specialized chemical formulations, electronic instrumentation, and mission-critical communications hardware—domains essential to naval platform maintenance and operational functionality.