Matthew T. Lawson

Matthew T. Lawson serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-rsa under the Department of the Army, specializing in the acquisition of advanced aerospace and missile defense systems. He oversees the planning, solicitation, and award of contracts critical to sustaining and modernizing the Army’s aerial combat capabilities, with a focus on platforms such as the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache. His portfolio includes mission-critical procurements in avionics, propulsion systems, guided munitions, and sensor integration, ensuring operational readiness through technically complex, high-stakes acquisitions aligned with the Army’s modernization priorities. Lawson maintains strategic relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation and Alaska Aerospace Corp, partnering with industry leaders capable of delivering integrated aerospace solutions under stringent defense standards. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based requirements and systems engineering support, often involving long-term sustainment contracts and technology refresh initiatives. He collaborates closely with technical evaluators and program managers to ensure vendor solutions meet rigorous military specifications for reliability, interoperability, and survivability in contested environments. His procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and the other half open to full and open competition. This pattern demonstrates a deliberate effort to foster innovation from small businesses while maintaining access to Tier-1 defense contractors with proven capability in complex aerospace systems. Lawson’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332993 for ammunition manufacturing and NAICS 811219 for specialized repair and maintenance of military aircraft and missile systems. He consistently acquires precision-guided munitions, explosive ordnance disposal equipment, and depot-level maintenance services for rotary- and fixed-wing platforms, demonstrating deep expertise in ordnance lifecycle management and aerospace sustainment engineering.