Matthew R. Hunt

Matthew R. Hunt serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 3, where he manages complex acquisitions to sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, and awarding contracts for shipbuilding, vessel repair, and critical marine infrastructure upgrades, ensuring operational readiness through lifecycle management of cutters and support systems. He operates within the broader mission of enhancing maritime safety and endurance, focusing on high-integrity, mission-critical procurements governed by FAR and DFARS compliance. His portfolio centers on technical, engineering-driven contracts requiring rigorous oversight and long-term performance accountability. Hunt maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized marine contractors, including PHILADELPHIA ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT CO, JDCI ENTERPRISES, INC., ALS SERVICES USA, CORP., CABRAS MARINE CORPORATION, and BAY MARINE BOATWORKS, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in vessel maintenance, electrical systems integration, and marine fabrication. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, past performance, and technical capability, fostering long-term vendor collaborations grounded in quality delivery and regulatory compliance rather than transactional engagement. Hunt’s contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and the remainder awarded without set-aside to ensure competitive flexibility. This dual strategy supports robust small business participation while preserving access to specialized capabilities, aligning with Coast Guard mandates to promote economic opportunity without compromising mission readiness. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), accounting for over 77% of his activity, with additional emphasis on industrial valve manufacturing, engineering services, and marine equipment supply. He specializes in procuring custom-engineered marine systems, propulsion components, and corrosion-resistant infrastructure, demonstrating deep technical fluency in naval architecture, maritime maintenance, and Coast Guard-specific operational requirements.