Matthew G. Sarangay

Matthew G. Sarangay serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA2550 50 Cons Pkp unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements for aerospace and space defense systems. He manages the acquisition of advanced communications infrastructure, precision electronic testing equipment, and ground-based instrumentation essential to national security operations. His portfolio encompasses complex contracts for technical services and construction-related support, ensuring timely delivery of capabilities that sustain and modernize space and air domain assets. Sarangay operates within the full spectrum of FAR-based acquisition processes, balancing technical requirements with regulatory compliance and strategic sourcing objectives. His primary contractor relationships include the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and Blue Skies Furniture LLC, reflecting a diverse engagement model that spans government entities and small business vendors. While these entities represent notable partners, his contracting approach emphasizes flexibility and responsiveness to niche capabilities, often aligning with specialized trade contractors capable of delivering mission-essential infrastructure under tight operational timelines. Sarangay demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with HUBZone set-asides accounting for half of his award activity and Women-Owned Small Businesses receiving a quarter of opportunities. He consistently prioritizes small business participation under FAR 19.5, maintaining a balanced portfolio that includes both set-aside and open competitions to ensure market competitiveness while advancing diversity in the defense supply base. His procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), indicating significant investment in facility and site infrastructure to support sensitive defense installations. He also procures specialized equipment under 334112 and 238990, reflecting expertise in integrating technical systems with physical infrastructure to enable secure, reliable mission operations across both terrestrial and space-based domains.