Matt Durbin

Matt Durbin serves as a Contract Specialist within the 249-NETWORK Contract Office 9 (36C249) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he plays a critical role in executing facility infrastructure and construction acquisitions that support the modernization of VA medical centers nationwide. His responsibilities include developing, negotiating, and administering complex contracts for commercial and institutional building construction, electrical systems installation, and facility upgrades—including plumbing, HVAC, and roofing systems. Durbin ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning acquisitions with the VA’s strategic mission to deliver safe, functional, and technologically advanced healthcare environments for veterans. He maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Science Applications International Corporation, L1 Enterprises Incorporated, Adelphi Staffing, LLC, Firewatch Contracting of Florida LLC, and Greenbrier Government Solutions Inc., primarily engaging firms with proven expertise in federal facility construction and maintenance. Durbin’s procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, firm-fixed-price structures, and rigorous contractor performance evaluations to ensure mission-critical infrastructure projects are delivered on time and to specification. Durbin demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 85.7% of his awards designated as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a deliberate focus on empowering veteran-owned enterprises. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize small business participation, leveraging SDVOSB certification as a core strategy to meet VA’s statutory goals and enhance community-based economic impact. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 238210 (Electrical Contractors), where he procures turnkey construction services, electrical system retrofits, and facility modernization packages. Durbin’s expertise centers on the integration of code-compliant, energy-efficient building systems within active healthcare environments, requiring precise coordination with clinical stakeholders and strict adherence to federal facility standards.