Matthew Lahr

Matthew Lahr serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA4819 325 Cons Pkp, a critical unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining aerospace infrastructure and advanced aviation systems. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for facility modernization, specialized aviation components, and mission-critical sensing technologies. His acquisitions support operational readiness across Air Force installations, focusing on construction, repair, and sustainment of high-priority infrastructure alongside the procurement of non-standard aerospace parts and auxiliary equipment. Lahr’s work directly enables mission continuity by ensuring timely delivery of technically complex goods and services under strict regulatory and security frameworks. While specific contractor names are not publicly enumerated, Lahr maintains a diverse vendor ecosystem composed primarily of small businesses and specialized manufacturers with expertise in aerospace components, metal container fabrication, and technical services. He fosters collaborative, compliance-driven relationships with vendors capable of meeting stringent military specifications, often engaging firms with proven experience in DoD supply chain protocols and quality assurance standards such as AS9100 and ITAR compliance. Lahr demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 66.7% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His procurement patterns consistently prioritize small business participation, aligning with Air Force initiatives to expand opportunities for 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB firms. This approach reinforces the agency’s strategic goal of building a resilient, diversified industrial base while promoting equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 336413 (other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing), 332439 (other metal container manufacturing), and 812990 (all other personal services). These categories reflect his specialization in procuring custom aerospace hardware, protective enclosures for sensitive electronics, and specialized technical support services critical to installation sustainment and systems integration. Lahr’s expertise bridges physical infrastructure resilience with advanced aerospace logistics, ensuring acquisitions meet both operational and regulatory imperatives.