Matthew Lepak

Matthew Lepak serves as a primary contracting professional within the Land Supply Chain, a critical component of the Department of Defense’s Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime. He is responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical mechanical and fabricated metal components essential to sustaining the operational readiness of military vehicles, weapons platforms, and support systems. His portfolio encompasses high-reliability parts designed to endure extreme operational environments, including power transmission systems, vehicle interiors, and ordnance accessories. Lepak ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with strategic readiness goals across land and maritime domains. Lepak engages with a diverse base of industrial suppliers specializing in precision manufacturing and defense-grade fabrication. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently works with mid-tier and niche manufacturers capable of meeting stringent MIL-SPEC and AS9100 quality standards. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven track records in producing durable, low-volume, high-integrity components, often requiring custom engineering and rigorous inspection protocols. His procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with approximately 88.9% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. Nevertheless, he actively supports small business participation, regularly awarding contracts under Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) programs, reflecting a measured but deliberate commitment to socioeconomic goals. Lepak’s technical focus centers on NAICS 333613 (mechanical power transmission equipment), 336390 (other motor vehicle parts), and 332994 (small arms and ordnance accessories), indicating deep expertise in sourcing hardened gears, shafts, armored vehicle components, and munitions-related hardware. His domain knowledge spans metallurgy, tolerance engineering, and military-grade surface treatments, ensuring that procured parts meet the rigorous performance demands of frontline defense systems.