Matthew M. Bird

Matthew M. Bird serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition of professional engineering services across federal programs. In this role, he ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while delivering mission-critical technical solutions through competitive and transparent contracting processes. His portfolio is exclusively focused on engineering services, where he executes requirements defined under FAR and agency-specific policies, overseeing the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration. He plays a pivotal role in aligning acquisition strategy with technical needs, ensuring that contracts deliver high-quality, scalable engineering support. Mr. Bird’s contractor relationships are centered on firms with proven expertise in engineering design, systems analysis, and technical consulting. He engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including large professional services firms and mid-tier engineering contractors, all of which demonstrate technical competence and regulatory compliance. His approach emphasizes fair competition and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of meeting complex engineering deliverables under performance work statements and firm-fixed-price or time-and-materials contract types. Notably, Mr. Bird’s contracting activity reflects a 100% preference for unrestricted, open competition, with no use of socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. This indicates a procurement strategy prioritizing technical capability and value over socioeconomic criteria, consistent with mission requirements that demand specialized engineering expertise available across the broader market. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541330—Engineering Services—encompassing civil, mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering disciplines. He regularly acquires services related to infrastructure design, technical analysis, environmental assessments, and systems integration, demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical domains and deliverables required in federal engineering projects.