Matthew J Bucher

Matthew J. Bucher serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), supporting the acquisition and lifecycle management of critical naval aviation systems. In this role, he executes complex procurement actions for aircraft components, avionics, and engineering services essential to maintaining air superiority for the Navy and Marine Corps. Bucher manages full-spectrum contract actions—from solicitation and source selection to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and NAVAIR’s strategic modernization goals. His work directly enables the sustainment of carrier-based and expeditionary aircraft fleets, focusing on technical rigor and mission-critical delivery timelines. Bucher maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading defense aerospace prime contractors, including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and General Atomics. These partnerships center on the procurement of advanced aircraft systems, mission-specific avionics, and integrated logistics support solutions. His procurement patterns reflect long-term, high-complexity engagements with industry leaders who provide cutting-edge capabilities for naval aviation platforms, often involving technical evaluations, performance-based contracting, and systems integration requirements. Bucher’s contracting portfolio demonstrates a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This reflects a mission-driven focus on accessing the broadest possible industrial base to meet stringent technical and operational demands, rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his portfolio, he adheres to all applicable small business goals as part of broader agency compliance. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), accounting for nearly 80% of his activity, followed by engineering services under NAICS 541330. Bucher specializes in procuring mission-critical components such as flight control systems, sensor suites, and maintenance support equipment, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace manufacturing and systems engineering domains.