Matthew C. Temple

Matthew C. Temple serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085), overseeing the acquisition of critical maritime infrastructure to sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s cutter fleet. His responsibilities include managing complex shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance contracts aligned with lifecycle management objectives, ensuring operational readiness for coastal, offshore, and open-ocean missions. He specializes in soliciting and awarding contracts under FAR Part 13 and Part 15 procedures, with a focus on technical specifications for naval vessel systems, propulsion components, and marine industrial upgrades. His work directly supports the Coast Guard’s strategic imperative to maintain a resilient, mission-capable fleet through timely and compliant procurement practices. Temple maintains longstanding relationships with a core group of industry partners, including ROLLS-ROYCE SOLUTIONS AMERICA INC, VIGOR MARINE LLC, JAG INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC, G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, and L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED. These contractors provide specialized capabilities in shipyard fabrication, propulsion system integration, hull maintenance, and marine industrial services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and sustained vendor collaboration, fostering long-term partnerships with firms possessing proven expertise in naval vessel support and U.S. maritime infrastructure. A strong advocate for small business participation, Temple consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 85.7% of his awards reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity among qualified maritime industrial contractors while ensuring competitive, innovative solutions. His procurement patterns demonstrate a structured commitment to socioeconomic programs, with a clear preference for small business vendors capable of delivering specialized ship repair and marine industrial services. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), where he manages acquisitions for vessel refits, dry-dock services, and structural modernization. He also procures industrial valves and marine components under NAICS 332911, demonstrating expertise in integrated propulsion and fluid control systems critical to cutter operations. His domain knowledge spans naval architecture, marine engineering, and defense logistics, ensuring acquisitions meet stringent Coast Guard operational and safety standards.