Matthew W. Forsythe

Matthew W. Forsythe serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions across diverse technical domains, ensuring alignment with federal contracting regulations and strategic agency objectives. While the specific agency is not disclosed, his portfolio reflects a balanced approach to acquiring high-value aerospace components, media distribution services, and professional training solutions. He oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation to award and performance monitoring—emphasizing compliance with FAR guidelines and rigorous source selection procedures. His role is central to enabling mission-critical capabilities through timely and efficient acquisition execution. Forsythe maintains a broad network of vendor relationships, engaging both large prime contractors and small business concerns across multiple industries. Though no single contractor dominates his award history, his contracting patterns suggest collaborative partnerships with firms capable of delivering specialized aircraft subsystems, digital media platforms, and workforce development curricula. He favors performance-based contracting methods and often requires technical certifications and quality assurance protocols, fostering accountability and innovation among suppliers. His procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation, with approximately one-third of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity and enhancing competition, though the majority of his awards remain open to all competitors. He does not appear to routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead favoring broad-based small business eligibility to maximize vendor diversity and innovation. Forsythe’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), 516210 (Media Streaming Distribution Services), and 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training). He procures mission-enabling hardware for aviation systems, scalable digital content delivery platforms, and competency-based training programs designed to enhance workforce readiness. His expertise spans both physical and digital infrastructure, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of defense, communications, and human capital development domains.