Matthew Petrovich

Matthew Petrovich serves as a key procurement professional within DLA Maritime – Puget Sound (SPMYM2), supporting the Department of Defense’s naval readiness through the acquisition of mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and industrial components. He manages contracts for hardware essential to ship maintenance and operational sustainability, including precision valves, fabricated pipe fittings, industrial hoses, control systems, and specialized machinery. His work ensures the continuous availability of components that sustain the fleet’s operational integrity, aligning directly with DLA Maritime’s mission to deliver reliable, just-in-time logistics support to naval platforms across the Pacific region. Petrovich maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of established suppliers, including DRS Naval Power Systems Inc., COB Industries, Inc., AMD International Technologies LLC, Machines & Methods Inc., and EHB Supply. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with deep technical expertise in manufacturing industrial-grade components compliant with military specifications. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based delivery, and adherence to stringent quality assurance standards required for naval applications. A defining feature of Petrovich’s procurement strategy is his exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to maximizing opportunities for small businesses. All acquisitions are structured to ensure participation by small disadvantaged, HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms, reinforcing DLA’s socioeconomic goals while fostering a resilient, diverse supplier base capable of meeting complex defense requirements. His technical focus centers on NAICS categories including 326220 (rubber and plastics hoses and belting), 332510 (hardware manufacturing), 332996 (fabricated pipe and pipe fitting), 333248 (industrial machinery), and 333912 (air and gas compressor manufacturing). These domains reflect his expertise in sourcing ruggedized, high-performance components engineered for harsh maritime environments, ensuring compatibility with naval propulsion, hydraulic, pneumatic, and auxiliary systems.