Richard J Matz

Richard J. Matz serves as a Procurement Technician responsible for supporting the acquisition lifecycle of specialized defense and industrial equipment. In this role, he facilitates the planning, solicitation, and award of contracts for technical systems critical to national defense infrastructure, working closely with program managers and contracting officers to ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations. His responsibilities include preparing documentation, managing solicitation workflows, and ensuring adherence to procurement policies across complex technical domains, primarily within the aerospace and ground vehicle sectors. While specific contractor names are not available, Matz routinely engages with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in mechanical power transmission, armored vehicle components, and motor vehicle subsystems. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established industrial manufacturers with proven capabilities in high-precision engineering, alongside active collaboration with small businesses meeting technical and certification requirements. He maintains a structured, compliance-driven approach to vendor engagement, emphasizing technical qualification, past performance, and regulatory adherence over transactional relationships. Matz’s contracting activity is heavily weighted toward non-set-aside procurements at 73.5%, with a notable 26.2% allocated to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. A minimal but consistent 0.3% of awards are designated for HUBZone firms, indicating a measured but deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs. His approach balances broad market competition with targeted small business inclusion, aligning with agency objectives to foster industrial base resilience without compromising technical requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 333613 (mechanical power transmission equipment), 336992 (military armored vehicle manufacturing), and related categories such as motor vehicle powertrain and body components. This specialization reflects deep expertise in procuring heavy-duty mechanical systems, drivetrain assemblies, and armored vehicle subsystems—domains requiring stringent engineering controls, defense standards compliance, and supply chain traceability. Matz’s technical acumen enables effective evaluation of complex bids in high-stakes defense procurement environments.