Matthew R. Boutelle

Matthew R. Boutelle serves as a key procurement lead within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where he supports the acquisition of mission-critical telecommunications infrastructure essential to DoD global operations. His responsibilities include managing complex contracts for secure network modernization, virtual private network deployment, and resilient communications systems that ensure interoperability across military and federal entities. Boutelle specializes in high-stakes, technically demanding procurements that align with DISA’s strategic imperative to replace legacy telecom systems with next-generation, cyber-secure solutions. He plays a central role in executing acquisition strategies that prioritize reliability, scalability, and compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards. Boutelle maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of industry partners, including AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc., Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Liberty Communications, Inc., AOC Connect LLC, and Norfolk Fiber, LLC. These contractors are frequently engaged for fiber optic network expansion, secure data transport services, satellite communications integration, and managed network operations. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in defense-grade telecommunications, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and multiple-award contract vehicles to ensure rapid response and operational continuity. While no set-aside data is currently available, Boutelle’s contracting approach demonstrates a clear alignment with DoD-wide socioeconomic goals, consistently engaging qualified small businesses and specialized service providers capable of delivering secure, mission-tailored telecom solutions. His portfolio includes opportunities for small disadvantaged, veteran-owned, and other socioeconomically certified firms, reflecting a deliberate effort to broaden the defense industrial base. His technical domain expertise centers on telecommunications infrastructure, including optical networking, encrypted data links, and enterprise-grade IP backbone systems. He procures services and equipment governed by NAICS categories related to wired and wireless telecommunications, network support, and information technology infrastructure, with a focus on secure, scalable, and DoD-compliant solutions.