Matthew J. Collins

Matthew J. Collins is a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions in scientific, technical, and operational support services. He plays a critical role in advancing the agency’s mission through the strategic solicitation of research and development services, systems design, and logistics support. His portfolio centers on high-value technical contracts requiring specialized expertise, particularly in physical and engineering sciences, with a strong emphasis on performance-based contracting and competitive procedures. Collins ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while fostering innovation through agile procurement methods and clear statement of work development. His contractor relationships are primarily with firms possessing deep technical capabilities in R&D, computer systems design, and administrative consulting. He regularly engages with both large industry primes and qualified small businesses, favoring competitive, open solicitations that promote market fairness and technical excellence. While no single contractor dominates his award stream, his procurement patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in scientific research, data analysis, and operational support services, often requiring security clearances and specialized certifications. Collins demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with the vast majority of his acquisitions conducted as full and open competitions. However, he consistently allocates a meaningful portion of his portfolio to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and 8(a) competed set-asides, reflecting a deliberate effort to broaden vendor participation and support disadvantaged entrepreneurs. His approach balances regulatory compliance with intentional small business outreach, ensuring equitable access while maintaining high standards of performance. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541715, encompassing physical and engineering research services, complemented by significant activity in computer systems design and general warehousing. He specializes in acquiring technical solutions requiring analytical rigor, laboratory support, and infrastructure management, indicating deep expertise in science and engineering domains. His contracting patterns reveal a preference for mission-critical services that demand technical precision, regulatory adherence, and scalable delivery models.