Matthew L Packard

Matthew L. Packard serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex professional services acquisitions across technical and scientific domains. He plays a critical role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while promoting efficiency, competition, and mission alignment. His portfolio primarily encompasses performance-based contracts for IT modernization, engineering research, and specialized technical consulting services, often requiring rigorous source selection under FAR Part 15. Packard is known for his methodical approach to requirements development, market research, and post-award contract administration, ensuring deliverables meet high standards of technical rigor and fiscal accountability. Packard maintains a diverse network of vendor partnerships, engaging both large primes and small business subcontractors to deliver integrated solutions. While no single contractor dominates his award profile, he consistently cultivates relationships with firms possessing deep domain expertise in systems design, scientific R&D, and professional technical services. His contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear performance metrics, and robust contractor performance evaluations to ensure accountability and continuous improvement across the acquisition lifecycle. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Packard prioritizes small business participation, with nearly one-third of his awards designated for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His procurement patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for disadvantaged businesses while maintaining high standards of technical capability. His consistent use of non-set-aside contracts—accounting for two-thirds of his activity—demonstrates a balanced strategy that supports broad competition without compromising mission needs. Packard’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), 541712 (Research and Development in Physical and Engineering Sciences), and 541990 (Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services). He routinely acquires mission-critical services including software development, systems integration, data analytics, and applied scientific research, demonstrating deep familiarity with technical specifications, statement of work development, and performance-based acquisition frameworks. His expertise ensures that the agency accesses cutting-edge capabilities from a qualified, diverse vendor base.