Matthew J. Fleharty

Matthew J. Fleharty serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL under the Department of the Air Force, where he is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions supporting critical aerospace and space-based sustainment programs. His portfolio centers on the modernization and operational readiness of guided missile systems, satellite communications infrastructure, and global positioning system assets. Fleharty executes competitive and non-competitive procurements in accordance with FAR and DODI 5000.02, ensuring compliance with national security requirements while delivering mission-critical capabilities on schedule and within regulatory frameworks. Fleharty maintains a broad network of industry partners specializing in advanced aerospace engineering, signal processing, and space systems integration. While no single contractor dominates his award profile, he routinely engages with prime contractors possessing ITAR and EAR compliance credentials, as well as firms with proven experience in classified and controlled technical environments. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and contractor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of sustaining high-tempo, mission-essential systems. Fleharty’s procurement activity is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects the highly specialized, technologically sensitive nature of the systems he supports, where proprietary capabilities and national security imperatives necessitate broad industry access without socioeconomic restrictions. His approach prioritizes technical excellence and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the Air Force’s strategic need for uninterrupted operational capability. His primary focus is NAICS 517919—Other Telecommunications—which encompasses the procurement of satellite ground systems, secure data links, navigation signal integrity services, and command-and-control infrastructure for space-based assets. Fleharty’s expertise lies in acquiring complex, integrated communications and navigation systems requiring deep domain knowledge in RF engineering, space architecture, and cybersecurity compliance for defense applications.