Matthew Zavala

Matthew Zavala serves as a Contracting Officer for the 355th Contracting Squadron (FA4877) under the Department of the Air Force, where he manages the acquisition of mission-critical aerospace support systems, maintenance services, and base infrastructure enabling airpower readiness. His portfolio includes procurement of aircraft components, avionics, auxiliary systems, and facility-related services essential to sustaining operational continuity at key defense installations. Zavala applies full lifecycle contracting expertise—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—to ensure timely delivery of high-priority capabilities aligned with Air Force readiness objectives. He maintains established working relationships with a core group of contractors including MILLER ELECTRIC COMPANY INC., ATLANTIC PACIFIC STANDARD LLC, DAP CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC, BSE PERFORMANCE, LLC, and LAVISH LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LLC, representing a mix of specialty trade contractors, industrial suppliers, and technical service providers. These partnerships reflect a pattern of sustained collaboration with vendors capable of delivering specialized equipment, construction services, and niche logistics support under tight operational timelines and stringent compliance standards. Zavala’s contracting approach prioritizes broad market access, with 62.5% of awards issued without set-aside and 37.5% designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced strategy supports competitive bidding while actively fostering participation from small businesses across diverse socioeconomic categories, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding vendor diversity without compromising mission requirements. His primary NAICS focus spans five specialized categories: 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), 611692 (Automobile Driving Schools), 423830 (Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers), 326111 (Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing), and 325611 (Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing). These reflect a unique blend of industrial supply chain needs, facility maintenance support, and specialized logistics solutions—demonstrating technical fluency across unconventional yet mission-essential procurement domains within the defense ecosystem.