Matthew Coppage

Matthew Coppage serves as a key procurement lead at Federal Correctional Institution Dublin, operating under the Bureau of Prisons within the Department of Justice. He is responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain the institution’s operational integrity, with a primary focus on food service systems and miscellaneous food manufacturing contracts. His role ensures compliance with federal dietary standards and institutional safety protocols by securing reliable, scalable sources of nutrition for incarcerated populations. Coppage oversees the full lifecycle of solicitations—from market research and requirement development to award and performance monitoring—aligning each acquisition with the agency’s mission of humane, secure, and stable correctional operations. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Coppage consistently engages with a network of small business vendors certified under socioeconomic programs, particularly those qualified to deliver institutional-grade food products. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with suppliers capable of meeting stringent USDA and BOP food safety regulations. Vendor relationships are characterized by rigorous compliance oversight, quality assurance protocols, and a strong emphasis on supply chain resilience to support continuous operations in a high-security environment. Coppage maintains a 100% Small Business Set-Aside posture for all applicable procurements under FAR 19.5, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to expanding economic opportunity for small businesses. His portfolio exclusively prioritizes small business participation, with no large business awards issued under his purview. This pattern underscores a strategic alignment with federal socioeconomic goals and reinforces the agency’s dedication to inclusive contracting practices that empower disadvantaged entrepreneurs. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 311999, All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing, encompassing bulk-prepared meals, fortified nutritional products, and specialized dietary formulations for institutional use. Coppage’s expertise includes navigating complex food safety standards, shelf-life requirements, and logistics for secure delivery within correctional facilities, positioning him as a specialist in mission-critical, regulated food supply chain acquisitions.