Matthew R. Wester

Matthew R. Wester serves as a Contract Administrator within the FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions to sustain Air Force installations. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for specialized maintenance, medical support, and facility services, ensuring operational readiness through timely and compliant acquisition of technologically advanced infrastructure solutions. His work directly supports the agency’s strategic priorities in modernizing communications systems, airfield operations, and institutional facilities, with a strong emphasis on regulatory adherence and performance-based contracting under FAR Part 37. Wester maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C, WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced service providers capable of delivering complex, performance-driven solutions in facility maintenance, medical logistics, and technical support. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, rigorous performance evaluation, and proactive risk mitigation to ensure mission continuity. A defining feature of Wester’s procurement strategy is his strong commitment to small business participation, with 90% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He routinely leverages 8(a) competed opportunities and maintains a disciplined focus on socioeconomic contracting goals, ensuring equitable access for disadvantaged and veteran-owned firms while maintaining competitive rigor and value delivery. His technical expertise centers on NAICS codes including 334118 (computer peripheral equipment), 334210 (telephone apparatus), 238990 (specialty trade contracting), and 811310 (commercial machinery repair), reflecting a focus on telecommunications infrastructure, facility maintenance systems, and specialized equipment servicing. Wester’s portfolio demonstrates deep domain knowledge in sustaining mission-critical environments through integrated technical procurement solutions.