Matthew J. Grant

Matthew Jason Grant serves as a SK1 Contracting Officer at U.S. Coast Guard Base Cleveland (70Z030), where he plays a pivotal role in executing facility sustainment and infrastructure modernization acquisitions critical to operational readiness across the Great Lakes region. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, Grant specializes in construction, mechanical systems, and facility maintenance contracts that support the integrity of Coast Guard installations. His portfolio centers on ensuring compliance with federal building codes, environmental standards, and resilience requirements, making him a key conduit between mission needs and contractor execution. Grant cultivates partnerships with a diverse range of contractors, primarily in the industrial construction and building systems sectors. While no single vendor dominates his award profile, he consistently engages qualified firms specializing in plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and industrial building construction, fostering relationships with both large-capacity primes and specialized subcontractors. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluations, and contract administration grounded in FAR compliance and risk mitigation. His procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately 60.7% of actions conducted as open, unrestricted competitions and nearly 40% reserved for small business participation. He actively leverages 8(a) competed set-asides and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for disadvantaged and small businesses without compromising mission-critical delivery timelines or technical standards. Grant’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238220 (plumbing and HVAC contractors), 236220 (commercial/institutional building construction), and related industrial construction and machinery sectors. His technical expertise spans building envelope rehabilitation, mechanical system upgrades, and infrastructure modernization projects that align with Coast Guard’s long-term facility sustainment plan, ensuring installations remain safe, efficient, and mission-ready.