Matthew G Merritt

Matthew G. Merritt serves as a Contract Administrator within the FA4419 agency of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing procurement actions that sustain and modernize critical air base infrastructure and aerospace maintenance systems. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contracts—from solicitation through award and administration—he ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s mission of operational readiness. His portfolio primarily encompasses facility utilities, environmental systems, and specialized manufacturing services essential to maintaining mission-critical aerospace operations. Merritt maintains a consistent working relationship with Coordinated Defense Supply Systems, Inc., a key vendor providing integrated logistical and maintenance support solutions. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory compliance, often engaging suppliers with proven expertise in defense-grade manufacturing and infrastructure services. He prioritizes transparent, competitive processes that foster accountability and sustained vendor engagement across contract performance periods. A strong advocate for small business participation, Merritt consistently structures procurements to maximize small business set-asides, with 81.8% of his awards designated under the Total Small Business Set-Aside authority (FAR 19.5). His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to empower small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned firms, ensuring broad socioeconomic inclusion while maintaining high standards of technical performance and mission alignment. His procurement focus centers on niche manufacturing and infrastructure domains, with significant activity in NAICS 325611 (detergent and cleaning product manufacturing), 339999 (miscellaneous manufacturing), 337215 (showcase and locker systems), 334516 (analytical laboratory instruments), and 221320 (sewage treatment facilities). These reflect the agency’s need for specialized, low-volume, high-reliability components and environmental systems that support both operational and regulatory compliance requirements across air force installations.