Matthew Schoewe

Matthew M. Schoewe serves as a Contracting Specialist responsible for managing complex acquisitions across technical and engineering domains. He plays a critical role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, facilitating competitive bidding, and delivering mission-critical services through transparent and efficient contracting processes. His portfolio primarily encompasses engineering services, computer systems design, and specialized manufacturing contracts, often requiring technical evaluation and performance-based acquisition strategies. Schoewe’s work supports the procurement of high-integrity technical solutions, emphasizing risk mitigation, vendor accountability, and timely delivery of mission-enabling capabilities. Schoewe cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including large prime contractors and small businesses with specialized technical expertise. While no single contractor dominates his award portfolio, he consistently engages firms capable of delivering engineered systems, IT infrastructure, and logistics consulting services. His contracting approach prioritizes competitive open market solicitations, with a preference for firms demonstrating proven technical competence and past performance in highly regulated environments. He maintains a professional, arms-length relationship with vendors, ensuring adherence to FAR principles and avoiding conflicts of interest. Schoewe demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic programs, with 25% of his acquisitions structured as set-asides—primarily 8(a) competed and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. The majority of his awards, however, are issued under open competition, reflecting a preference for broad market engagement while still actively supporting small business participation. His pattern indicates a strategic alignment with agency goals to foster competition and innovation through inclusive contracting practices without compromising technical requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), where he manages complex technical projects requiring professional engineering licensure and systems integration. He also regularly procures computer systems design services (541512), power transformer manufacturing (335311), and logistics consulting (541614), demonstrating deep familiarity with technical specifications, performance standards, and lifecycle management in infrastructure and defense-related domains.