Matthew D. Parlett

Matthew Parlett serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and agency procurement policies, focusing on complex fabricated metal products, medical instrumentation, and healthcare infrastructure. His acquisitions typically involve industrial manufacturing, surgical supplies, and specialized textile products used in clinical and institutional settings. Parlett’s work supports mission-critical operational needs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and rigorous contract oversight, ensuring timely delivery of high-integrity goods to government users. While no specific contractor relationships are identifiable in current data, Parlett engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including small manufacturers, specialty fabricators, and medical device suppliers. His contracting approach emphasizes fair competition and transparent evaluation processes, fostering relationships with both established industry players and emerging small businesses capable of meeting stringent technical specifications. He consistently prioritizes performance-based outcomes and quality assurance standards in vendor selection. Parlett demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 83.3% of his acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, he actively supports small business participation, allocating 16.7% of his portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a balanced commitment to maximizing competition while ensuring opportunities for qualified small businesses to contribute to federal supply chains, without reliance on targeted socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 332999 (miscellaneous fabricated metal products), 339112 (surgical instrument manufacturing), and 339113 (surgical appliance and supplies), with additional activity in textile product mills and hospital operations. He specializes in procuring precision-engineered medical components, durable healthcare equipment, and specialized fabrications requiring strict regulatory compliance, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with industrial and healthcare manufacturing domains.