Matthew L. Patterson

Matthew Patterson serves as a key procurement professional within the FA2293 Afnwc Pzhs, a critical unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining and modernizing secure military communications infrastructure. He manages acquisitions for advanced satellite communications systems, terminal modernization programs, and strategic messaging platforms, with a primary focus on the Family of Advanced Beyond Line-of-Sight Terminals (FAB-T). His role centers on ensuring the rapid integration of resilient, interoperable, and cyber-secure communication capabilities essential to national defense operations. Patterson handles complex, technology-driven contracts requiring deep technical oversight and compliance with DoD acquisition regulations, often coordinating with engineering, cybersecurity, and systems integration teams to align procurement outcomes with operational requirements. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly enumerated, Patterson’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with vendors specializing in military-grade communications hardware, secure software development, and systems engineering services. He collaborates with a mix of prime contractors and subcontractors capable of delivering classified and controlled unclassified information systems, emphasizing performance-based contracting and lifecycle support. His approach favors vendors with proven experience in DoD space and ground segment modernization, particularly those with ITAR and CMMC compliance credentials. Patterson’s acquisition portfolio shows a 100% preference for non-set-aside contracts, indicating a focus on mission-critical capabilities where speed, scale, and technical maturity outweigh socioeconomic preferences. This reflects the urgency and sensitivity of the programs he supports, where commercial off-the-shelf and tailored defense solutions must meet stringent performance thresholds without delay. His primary NAICS focus includes 511210 (Software Publishing), 541511 (Custom Computer Programming), and 334220 (Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing), underscoring expertise in secure software development, embedded systems, and satellite terminal hardware. He routinely procures advanced baseband processors, cryptographic modules, and beyond-line-of-sight waveform technologies critical to airborne and expeditionary command and control.