Matthew Wetzel

Matthew Wetzel serves as a procurement professional within the Departmental Operations Acquisition Division II, supporting the Office of Procurement Operations at the Department of Homeland Security. He manages the acquisition of mission-enabling services critical to national security operations, including information technology systems, management consulting, and facility-related support. His work directly advances the agency’s strategic goals of operational efficiency, public communication, and logistical readiness by ensuring timely and compliant procurement of high-value services. Wetzel routinely handles complex, non-commercial acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 13, with a focus on performance-based contracting and requirements defined through detailed statements of work. Wetzel maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors, primarily engaging firms specializing in computer systems design, administrative consulting, and facility management services. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently works with both large prime contractors and mid-tier firms capable of delivering scalable, secure, and mission-aligned solutions. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for competitive, full-and-open solicitations, with structured evaluation criteria emphasizing technical capability, past performance, and compliance with cybersecurity standards. His set-aside preferences are overwhelmingly focused on full-and-open competition, with 94.4% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. However, he actively supports small business participation through the 5.6% of contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides, ensuring eligible firms have meaningful access to opportunities without compromising mission requirements. This approach balances efficiency with equitable opportunity, aligning with broader DHS procurement policy. Wetzel’s procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), 541611 (Management Consulting), and 531120 (Nonresidential Building Lessors), reflecting expertise in IT infrastructure, strategic advisory services, and facility support. He routinely procures custom software development, enterprise system integration, and operational consulting services, demonstrating deep familiarity with cybersecurity-aligned IT environments and mission-critical administrative support domains.