Matthew Keith

Matthew W. Keith serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4814 6 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements that sustain operational readiness across deployed and garrisoned locations. He manages a diverse portfolio of service-based acquisitions centered on communications infrastructure, IT systems, and base sustainment, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracts with strategic Air Force priorities. His work directly supports the delivery of secure IT services, professional military education, and logistical support essential to maintaining operational tempo. Keith maintains consistent contracting relationships with a select group of vendors including SUPPLYCORE LLC, CYBERPROTEX, LLC, AADS OFFICE SOLUTIONS INT'L LLC, and Liberty Communications, Inc., reflecting a pattern of engagement with specialized service providers in cybersecurity, communications, and facility support. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and long-term vendor partnerships that ensure reliability and mission continuity. He frequently collaborates with contractors possessing niche technical capabilities in secure communications and IT support services. A defining feature of Keith’s contracting portfolio is his exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic programs and small business empowerment. All of his acquisitions are structured to maximize opportunities for small businesses, ensuring equitable access to Department of Defense contracts without reliance on large business set-asides or sole-source mechanisms. His primary NAICS focus areas include 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), 511210 (Software Publishers), and 711510 (Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers), indicating a unique blend of technical, analytical, and creative service procurement. He regularly acquires cybersecurity testing, software development, communications systems, and training content development services, reflecting expertise in both IT infrastructure and human capital support domains critical to Air Force readiness.