Matthew Butner

Matthew Butner serves as a Contract Specialist within the Office of Acquisition Management at the Federal Transit Administration, where he plays a pivotal role in executing compliant, mission-critical acquisitions that support federal transit program integrity. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring alignment with FAR guidelines and agency priorities in financial oversight and program evaluation. His acquisitions primarily support administrative management consulting services that enhance the efficiency and accountability of grant-funded transit initiatives across the nation. Butner collaborates extensively with a network of small business contractors, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs, to deliver high-quality advisory services. While no single vendor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with small businesses offering strategic planning, operational efficiency assessments, and grant management support. His working relationships are characterized by a collaborative, transparent approach that emphasizes vendor responsiveness, performance accountability, and adherence to federal compliance standards. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Butner applies a 100% Small Business Set-Aside preference across all his procurements, in full alignment with FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate, policy-driven commitment to expanding economic opportunity for small businesses and ensuring equitable access to federal contracting opportunities within the transit sector. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize certified small businesses, reinforcing the agency’s mission to foster inclusive economic growth through strategic procurement. His primary focus is on NAICS 541611—Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services—where he procures expert advisory services in financial management, program evaluation, and operational improvement for federally funded transit systems. He specializes in acquiring technical consulting support that strengthens internal controls, enhances reporting accuracy, and ensures compliance with federal grant requirements, making him a key enabler of fiscal responsibility across the nation’s public transit infrastructure.