Matthew Thompson

Matthew Thompson serves as a key procurement lead within the FA8621 AFLCMC WNSK SIMS organization under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing complex acquisitions in advanced aircrew training systems and mission-critical avionics infrastructure. He oversees the lifecycle procurement of simulation platforms, synthetic training environments, and embedded logistics support systems essential to maintaining pilot and maintenance crew readiness across high-performance aircraft fleets. His portfolio centers on technology modernization initiatives that integrate cutting-edge hardware and software solutions to enhance operational proficiency and sustainment readiness. Thompson routinely handles sole-source and competitive acquisitions under FAR Part 15, with a strong emphasis on technical performance, interoperability, and lifecycle support requirements. His primary contractor relationships are dominated by Lockheed Martin Corporation, with whom he collaborates on integrated avionics modernization, mission system upgrades, and high-fidelity flight simulation hardware. These partnerships are characterized by long-term, performance-based contract structures that emphasize systems engineering, rapid prototyping, and sustainment support. While Lockheed Martin remains the principal vendor, Thompson’s acquisition strategy also accommodates specialized subcontractors in software and embedded systems, ensuring seamless integration of third-party components into core training platforms. Thompson’s contracting portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-critical focus on technical superiority and rapid fielding over socioeconomic targeting, though small business participation may occur organically through subcontracting arrangements with prime contractors. His procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 513210 (Software Publishers), reflecting deep expertise in procuring flight simulation hardware, embedded training systems, and mission-critical software applications. He specializes in acquiring real-time data fusion systems, synthetic environment generators, and avionics integration modules that support next-generation pilot training ecosystems.