Matthew S. Tsueda

Matthew S. Tsueda serves as a key procurement lead within the Defense Health Agency, overseeing acquisitions critical to sustaining operational medical readiness across the global Department of Defense healthcare network. Responsible for managing contracts that support clinical infrastructure, emergency response capabilities, and health service delivery, Tsueda focuses on securing specialized medical and logistical services aligned with the agency’s mission to ensure force health protection and continuity of care. His portfolio centers on rapid-response, mission-critical services requiring high reliability and regulatory compliance, particularly in environments where timely access to care is non-negotiable. Tsueda maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including Dependable On-Site Scan & Shred, Inc., Hanith Bioscience, LLC, Livion Technology, LLC, I-2-I Solutions, Inc., and Draeger Inc. These vendors provide niche capabilities in medical waste management, biosafety solutions, diagnostic equipment support, emergency medical systems, and clinical technology integration. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term partnerships with firms demonstrating proven expertise in secure, compliant, and scalable service delivery under austere or high-demand conditions. Tsueda exhibits a strong and exclusive commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 100% of his awards issued through 8(a) competed set-asides. This pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate capacity among small, disadvantaged businesses capable of delivering specialized healthcare support services. By prioritizing 8(a) firms, he actively advances the Department of Defense’s goal of inclusive economic opportunity while ensuring access to agile, innovative providers with tailored capabilities. His primary procurement focus is under NAICS 624230 (Emergency and Other Relief Services), encompassing services such as medical surge support, disaster response logistics, clinical supply chain resilience, and urgent-care infrastructure. Tsueda’s expertise lies in acquiring mission-critical, time-sensitive health services that ensure continuity of care during contingencies, emphasizing regulatory adherence, rapid deployment, and interoperability with DoD health systems.