Matthew Pember

Matt Pember serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc Wva under the Department of the Army’s W911PT organization, where he plays a pivotal role in executing procurement actions critical to sustaining the readiness of U.S. Army artillery and munitions systems. He manages the acquisition of industrial maintenance, precision manufacturing, and facility infrastructure services essential to the operational integrity of Watervliet Arsenal. His portfolio centers on complex, mission-critical contracts involving the repair and modernization of high-precision machine tools, industrial equipment, and specialized metal fabrication systems, ensuring compliance with defense production standards and federal acquisition regulations. Pember maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including FinCANTIERI Marine Repair LLC, McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, The Blackledge Group, Inc., DMYLES INC., and RDC JPA Architecture, L.L.L.P. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced vendors with proven capabilities in industrial repair, facility upgrades, and technical services tailored to federal ordnance facilities. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluation, and long-term vendor reliability over transient bid pricing. His procurement patterns demonstrate a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 42% of awards structured as small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, including a notable 4.1% dedicated to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, his active use of socioeconomic programs underscores a deliberate strategy to broaden the industrial base and foster resilient supply chain partnerships. Pember’s primary NAICS focus areas include 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair, 332813 for electroplating and surface treatment services, and 238220/238290 for specialized building equipment contracting. These reflect deep technical expertise in supporting ordnance production environments requiring precision metal finishing, HVAC integration, and mission-critical facility sustainment—ensuring the Arsenal remains operationally ready for national defense priorities.