Matthew Woolstenhulme

Matt Woolstenhulme serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions in advanced technology and defense systems. He plays a critical role in executing the agency’s mission to secure cutting-edge aerospace, communications, and electronic components essential to national security operations. His portfolio centers on high-precision instrumentation, guided missile subsystems, and specialized communications hardware, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities through compliant, transparent contracting practices. He routinely handles competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements under FAR Part 15, with a strong emphasis on technical evaluation and source selection rigor. While specific contractor names are not available, Woolstenhulme maintains relationships with a diverse base of defense contractors and Tier 1 suppliers specializing in aerospace electronics, printed circuitry, and fiber optic systems. His contracting approach favors established manufacturers with proven technical capabilities and robust quality assurance systems, often engaging firms with AS9100 and ITAR compliance. He prioritizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance history and supply chain resilience, fostering collaboration through pre-solicitation engagement and industry days. His procurement pattern reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 93.1% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical merit over socioeconomic categorization. However, he consistently allocates 6.9% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating measured but deliberate support for small business participation without compromising mission requirements. Woolstenhulme’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 334511 (aeronautical and navigation systems), 336419 (guided missile components), and 334290 (communications equipment), with additional emphasis on bare printed circuit board and fiber optic cable manufacturing. He procures mission-critical hardware including radar sensors, avionics interfaces, and secure data transmission systems, requiring deep familiarity with MIL-STD specifications, RF shielding standards, and high-reliability electronic assembly practices. His expertise spans the full lifecycle of complex electro-optical and defense electronics procurement.