Matthew Kimber

Matthew Kimber serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions across engineering, aerospace, and technical consulting domains. He plays a critical role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering mission-critical services and systems. His portfolio primarily consists of competitive sealed bids and negotiated contracts under FAR Part 15, with a focus on professional services and specialized manufacturing. Kimber’s expertise lies in structuring solicitations that balance technical rigor with fiscal accountability, ensuring timely delivery of high-priority capabilities. While specific contractor names are not available, Kimber maintains a broad network of vendors specializing in engineering design, propulsion systems, and technical consulting services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industry players with proven technical capabilities, alongside occasional engagement with small businesses meeting set-aside criteria. He fosters collaborative relationships through clear solicitation language, pre-solicitation outreach, and post-award performance evaluations, reinforcing accountability and innovation in vendor performance. Kimber’s set-aside preferences are overwhelmingly dominated by unrestricted procurements at 94.1%, with only 5.9% allocated to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This indicates a strategic focus on full and open competition, prioritizing technical merit and mission readiness over socioeconomic targeting. While he does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his limited use of small business set-asides demonstrates a measured, compliance-driven approach to socioeconomic contracting when market conditions warrant. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), which accounts for nearly 60% of his activity, followed by propulsion system manufacturing under 336415 and 336419. He regularly procures advanced engineering analysis, systems integration, and technical consulting services critical to aerospace and defense programs. His domain expertise includes guidance on complex technical requirements, performance-based contracting, and lifecycle support for high-reliability systems, positioning him as a key steward of mission-critical technical acquisitions.