Matthew Gutmann

Matthew Gutmann serves as a primary contracting professional at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWC Dahlgren), where he plays a critical role in advancing the Department of the Navy’s warfighting capabilities through the acquisition of advanced technical systems. He manages a diverse portfolio of research, development, and engineering contracts focused on electronic warfare, signal processing, command and control platforms, and embedded computing systems. His acquisitions support the integration of next-generation sensor networks and secure communications architectures for surface ship combat systems, ensuring operational readiness across naval battle spaces. Gutmann maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including TEX-TECH ENGINEERED COMPOSITES, LLC, TATITLEK GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC., 3DB LABS INC, WASTE REMOVAL USA, LLC, and BOWHEAD PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS, LLC. These partnerships reflect a blend of specialized engineering services, IT modernization, and facility support, with an emphasis on firms capable of delivering tailored solutions for complex naval environments. His procurement approach prioritizes technical proficiency, agile development cycles, and mission-critical system integration. A strong advocate for small business participation, Gutmann consistently structures acquisitions under the Total Small Business Set-Aside category, with over two-thirds of his awards designated for small businesses. He also actively employs 8(a) competed set-asides, demonstrating a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity building among socioeconomically disadvantaged firms. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate alignment with federal socioeconomic goals while maintaining mission effectiveness. His primary NAICS focus areas—Custom Computer Programming Services (541511) and Software Publishers (513210)—reveal a deep specialization in software-defined systems, mission-critical applications, and embedded firmware development. He also procures specialized computer peripheral equipment (334118) and supports facility modernization (236220), underscoring his broad technical oversight across both digital and physical infrastructure domains essential to naval warfare systems.