Matthew Wheeler

Matthew Wheeler serves as a procurement specialist within the USDA Rural Housing Service’s Strategic Acquisition Division, where he plays a pivotal role in advancing the modernization of digital systems that support rural housing guarantees, loan servicing, and applicant management platforms. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for business support services critical to operational efficiency, system integration, and cybersecurity resilience across federal housing programs. His work ensures that legacy underwriting and case management systems are upgraded with secure, scalable, and user-centric technologies aligned with federal digital transformation priorities. Wheeler collaborates extensively with a diverse ecosystem of small business contractors, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs, to deliver tailored technical and administrative support. While no single vendor dominates his portfolio, his contracting patterns reflect a preference for agile, mission-aligned partners capable of delivering cloud-based solutions, process automation, and data governance services. He fosters long-term vendor relationships grounded in compliance, performance accountability, and iterative delivery models aligned with agile and DevSecOps principles. A steadfast advocate for small business participation, Wheeler consistently directs 100% of his acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring equitable access for service-disabled veteran-owned, woman-owned, HUBZone, and 8(a) certified firms. His contracting strategy prioritizes socioeconomic inclusion as a core pillar of mission success, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to equitable economic development in rural communities. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 561499—All Other Business Support Services—encompassing IT consulting, workflow optimization, systems integration, and administrative support services for federal housing platforms. He specializes in procuring solutions that enhance data interoperability, user experience, and regulatory compliance across rural housing applications, demonstrating deep expertise in the technical and operational demands of federal housing administration systems.