Matthew G. Sarangay

Matthew G. Sarangay serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA4417 1 Socons, a critical acquisition unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for procuring advanced communications, aeronautical navigation systems, and integrated base defense technologies. He manages the full lifecycle of contract actions for mission-critical defense systems, ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS requirements while aligning acquisitions with Air Force modernization priorities. His portfolio primarily encompasses radio and wireless communications equipment, test and measurement instrumentation, and specialized electronic systems essential to sustaining airpower readiness and operational resilience. Sarangay maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including AANTILIA LLC, MARRERO, COUVILLON & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., MATTHES PARKER LLC, L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, and WALCO ENTERPRISES INC., many of which specialize in defense electronics, communications infrastructure, and technical services for military environments. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and technical validation, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability, compliance, and mission alignment. A strong advocate for small business participation, Sarangay consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 72% of his awards designated for small businesses. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small disadvantaged, HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms, reinforcing the Air Force’s socioeconomic goals while maintaining competitive, high-quality outcomes. His technical focus centers on NAICS 334220 (Radio and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing), with significant activity in 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Electrical Signals) and 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing). He routinely procures secure RF systems, signal analyzers, navigation sensors, and ruggedized computing hardware, demonstrating deep expertise in defense electronics procurement and the unique certification and compliance requirements of military-grade communications technology.