Matthew Wendell

Matthew Wendell serves as the primary procurement lead within the Office of Acquisition and Grants Management at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, where he oversees the strategic acquisition of professional and technical services critical to modernizing Medicare and Medicaid systems. His role centers on ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing the agency’s mission to enhance program efficiency, beneficiary experience, and cybersecurity through technology-driven solutions. Wendell routinely manages complex solicitations for IT modernization, data analytics, and digital service delivery, with a focus on performance-based contracting and outcomes-oriented requirements. He maintains a consistent working relationship with Rocket Media Group, LLC, a primary contractor engaged to deliver specialized computer systems design and digital transformation services. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships built on technical excellence, agile delivery methodologies, and adherence to federal IT standards. Wendell prioritizes clarity in statement of work development and contract performance metrics to ensure contractor accountability and mission alignment. Wendell’s contracting portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside strategy, indicating a preference for open competition based on technical merit and value rather than socioeconomic categorization. While he does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his process remains fully compliant with all federal small business participation goals through unrestricted, merit-based award decisions. His procurement activities are exclusively focused on NAICS 541512 — Computer Systems Design Services — encompassing enterprise software development, cloud infrastructure modernization, data integration, and cybersecurity architecture. He procures solutions that support backend system modernization, interoperability with CMS platforms, and secure handling of sensitive beneficiary data, demonstrating deep expertise in federal health IT procurement and systems engineering environments.