Matthew Swartzentruber

Matthew Swartzentruber serves as a key procurement professional within Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (N00164), supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to develop, test, and sustain advanced electronic, electro-optical, and ordnance systems. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on mission-critical defense technologies, including signal processing, electronic warfare suites, radar detection platforms, and precision munitions components. His work directly enables the modernization of naval warfare capabilities for surface and expeditionary forces, ensuring timely delivery of technically complex systems through competitive and compliant contracting practices. Swartzentruber maintains strong working relationships with leading defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Integrity Defense Services Inc., and Black Hills Ammunition Inc., partnering with firms that deliver high-assurance electronics, ordnance systems, and specialized engineering services. He also collaborates with niche technical providers such as Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc. and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC to support infrastructure and analytical needs. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical rigor, and long-term sustainment partnerships with vendors possessing proven expertise in defense-critical domains. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 91.7% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, reflecting a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic categorization. While small business participation remains limited at 8.3%, it is consistently directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, aligning with agency priorities for broad vendor access without compromising mission readiness. Swartzentruber’s primary NAICS focus areas include Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing, Search and Detection System Manufacturing, and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing, underscoring his deep engagement with advanced electronics, signal integrity, and ordnance production. He routinely procures custom-designed hardware, embedded software, and precision-machined components essential to naval sensor and weapons systems, demonstrating specialized expertise in high-reliability defense technology acquisition.