Matthew F. Girard

Matthew F. Girard serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Army’s 0409 AQ HQ Contract office, responsible for managing complex procurement actions that sustain critical military infrastructure across U.S. garrisons and overseas installations. His work directly supports operational readiness by acquiring facility maintenance services, specialized construction, and mission-critical equipment servicing, with a particular emphasis on airfield, utility, and logistics systems in Europe and deployed environments. Girard handles full-cycle contracting activities—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and Army-specific policy directives. His portfolio prioritizes timely delivery of high-reliability infrastructure solutions under dynamic operational conditions. Girard maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of international and domestic contractors, including ING. LUDWIG FREITAG ELEKTRO-GMBH & CO. KG, APC AG, and BB GOVERNMENT SERVICES GMBH, among others. These partnerships are primarily centered on industrial equipment supply, electrical systems integration, and technical maintenance services for military-grade infrastructure. His contracting approach reflects a preference for established vendors with proven technical expertise in European and theater-specific operational environments, often leveraging long-standing vendor relationships to ensure interoperability, rapid response, and compliance with NATO standards. Girard’s procurement portfolio reflects no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. While small business participation is not formally targeted through socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, his acquisitions remain compliant with all applicable FAR provisions, prioritizing technical capability and mission suitability over socioeconomic criteria. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 423830 (Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers) and 482111 (Line-Haul Railroads), reflecting deep specialization in the acquisition of heavy-duty electrical systems, rail logistics equipment, and industrial-grade maintenance components. Girard’s technical expertise spans electromechanical systems, rail infrastructure support, and facility utilities, ensuring procurement decisions align with the Army’s operational resilience goals in austere and high-demand environments.