Matthew R. Whisman, Contracting Officer

Matthew R. Whisman serves as a Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist, where he is responsible for managing the acquisition process and ensuring procurement integrity. He plays a key role in the agency's mission by overseeing the solicitation and award process for critical infrastructure and professional service requirements. Regarding set-aside preferences, there is a heavy emphasis on socioeconomic goals, with a significant majority of procurement activity directed toward Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). This indicates a strong commitment to small business participation and a consistent pattern of utilizing SDVOSB set-asides to meet agency mandates. His procurement activity is primarily concentrated in the construction and engineering sectors. The majority of his focus is dedicated to Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (NAICS 236220) and Engineering Services (NAICS 541330), with additional activity in Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (NAICS 237110). This suggests technical domain expertise in facility modernization, civil engineering, and utility infrastructure projects.