Matthew Rhoads

Matthew Rhoads serves as a key procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisition programs centered on maritime infrastructure, industrial maintenance, and specialized engineering services. He plays a critical role in executing agency contracting objectives by overseeing the full lifecycle of competitive solicitations, from needs assessment to contract award and administration. His portfolio primarily includes high-value, technically demanding procurements in shipbuilding, industrial machinery repair, and environmental construction services, requiring deep familiarity with federal acquisition regulations and performance-based contracting methodologies. Rhoads ensures alignment with mission-critical operational requirements while maintaining strict compliance with statutory procurement frameworks. He maintains long-standing relationships with a select group of industry leaders, including Boh Environmental, L.L.C., CONRAD SHIPYARD, L.L.C., HDR ARCHITECTURE, INC., BUCHART HORN INC, and NORFOLK DREDGING COMPANY. These partnerships reflect a preference for contractors with proven expertise in marine construction, industrial maintenance, and environmental remediation. Rhoads consistently engages these vendors through sealed bid and negotiated procurements, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in technical competency, past performance, and regulatory compliance. His approach emphasizes risk mitigation through rigorous source selection and performance monitoring. Rhoads demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 83.3% of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small businesses across multiple socioeconomic categories, including HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB concerns. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize inclusive competition, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities while maintaining high standards of performance and accountability. His technical focus is dominated by NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), underscoring deep expertise in naval and commercial vessel construction and overhaul. He also regularly procures services under NAICS 811310 for industrial machinery maintenance and NAICS 238320 for specialized coating and surface preparation. His domain knowledge spans marine engineering, environmental compliance, and heavy industrial systems, positioning him as a subject matter expert in defense-adjacent and infrastructure-supporting procurement.