Matthew Stanko

Matthew Stanko serves as the primary contracting lead for the Active Devices Division within the Department of Defense’s DLA Land and Maritime, where he oversees the acquisition of mission-critical electronic components essential to military platforms and communications infrastructure. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of procurements for high-integrity components such as connectors, semiconductors, relays, capacitors, and specialized switching apparatus, ensuring compliance with defense specifications and supply chain resilience standards. He plays a pivotal role in sustaining the readiness and interoperability of defense systems by securing reliable, long-term sources for components that support radar, avionics, and tactical communication networks. Stanko maintains a broad network of Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers specializing in military-grade electronics manufacturing, with procurement patterns favoring established defense contractors with AS9100 and ITAR compliance. While no single vendor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages manufacturers with proven track records in qualifying components for DoD applications, emphasizing supply chain traceability, obsolescence management, and counterfeit mitigation. His working relationships are characterized by long-term contract vehicles and performance-based acquisition strategies that prioritize quality over cost alone. Stanko’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of procurements conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and supply chain security over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the division’s mission to secure mission-critical components without compromising performance or availability. While small business participation is not formally incentivized, qualified small firms with specialized technical certifications are regularly evaluated and selected based on technical merit and compliance. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334220 for wireless communications equipment and 335313 for switchgear and switchboard apparatus, with secondary activity in commercial machinery and fabricated metal products. He specializes in sourcing components that meet MIL-STD and SAE AS5553 standards, demonstrating deep expertise in RF systems, power distribution, and high-reliability electronic subsystems critical to modern defense platforms.