Matthew G. Knight

Matthew G. Knight serves as a Project Manager responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of complex acquisition programs within the naval and maritime infrastructure sector. In this role, he coordinates requirements development, solicitation planning, contract award execution, and performance monitoring to ensure mission-critical shipbuilding and repair initiatives meet operational readiness standards. His work directly supports national defense objectives by delivering high-integrity marine systems through structured procurement processes aligned with federal acquisition regulations. Knight typically manages competitive sealed bidding and negotiated acquisitions for large-scale, technically demanding projects requiring specialized engineering and shipyard capabilities. Knight’s contractor relationships are primarily with prime contractors possessing deep expertise in naval architecture, hull fabrication, propulsion system integration, and dry-dock modernization. While no specific vendor names are currently identifiable in the data, his procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with established shipyards and defense industrial base firms qualified under DOD Tier 1 supplier standards. His approach emphasizes technical compliance, schedule adherence, and quality assurance, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of sustaining complex maritime asset lifecycles. Knight’s acquisition portfolio reflects a 100% preference for non-set-aside contracts, indicating a focus on full and open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. This pattern suggests an operational imperative to source from the narrow pool of entities with the certified capacity, facilities, and workforce to execute shipbuilding and repair at the scale and precision required by naval standards. His primary NAICS focus is 336611—Ship Building and Repairing—reflecting deep specialization in naval vessel construction, maintenance, and modernization. He procures turnkey solutions including steel hull fabrication, combat system integration, propulsion upgrades, and corrosion control systems, requiring expertise in military specifications, naval engineering standards, and maritime regulatory compliance. Knight’s domain expertise centers on the technical and logistical challenges unique to defense shipyards and the industrial base supporting the U.S. Navy’s fleet sustainment mission.