Matthew Forsythe

Matthew Forsythe supports the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk in executing mission-critical procurement actions that sustain U.S. Navy operational readiness. While his formal title is not listed, his procurement activities center on securing engineering, logistics, and technical services essential to fleet maintenance and communications infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions aligned with the agency’s strategic priorities, including consulting services, IT modernization, and specialized maintenance support, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations and naval operational requirements. Forsythe maintains established relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including Deloitte & Touche LLP for management consulting, Obsidian Global, LLC for logistics and technical support, and Computational Physics Inc. for specialized engineering solutions. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for experienced, high-capacity vendors capable of delivering complex, mission-aligned services under tight operational timelines. He also engages with niche providers such as Complete Parachute Solutions and Advania Island Ehf., indicating a strategic reliance on specialized technical capabilities across diverse domains. His procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 71.4% of awards issued without set-aside designation, reflecting a focus on capability over socioeconomic categorization. However, he consistently allocates 14.3% of awards to total small business set-asides and an additional 14.3% to 8(a) competed contracts, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic contracting goals under FAR Part 19. Forsythe’s primary NAICS focus is on Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611), underscoring his role in optimizing fleet logistics operations through strategic advisory support. He also procures Custom Computer Programming Services (541511) and has notable activity in NAICS 721110, suggesting support for transient personnel accommodations tied to naval operations. His expertise lies in bridging operational needs with technical and managerial solutions that ensure sustained naval readiness.