Matthew J McLaughlin

Matthew J. McLaughlin serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions across engineering, fabricated metal manufacturing, and water transportation support services. His role centers on ensuring timely, compliant, and mission-aligned contract awards that support critical infrastructure and operational needs. He handles a diverse portfolio of solicitations under full and open competition as well as small business set-asides, applying sound acquisition strategy to meet technical and logistical requirements. His work directly contributes to the agency’s mission by securing high-quality goods and services from qualified vendors while maintaining adherence to FAR guidelines and federal procurement best practices. McLaughlin cultivates partnerships with a range of contractors specializing in structural metal fabrication, professional engineering services, and marine logistics support. He engages both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors, fostering collaborative relationships that emphasize performance, compliance, and innovation. His contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach—prioritizing competitive bidding while encouraging teaming arrangements that enhance capability and capacity across the supply chain. His procurement strategy demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While he does not routinely utilize specialized socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his consistent use of general small business set-asides signals a deliberate focus on expanding opportunities for qualified small businesses across his portfolio. McLaughlin’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 332312 (Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing), NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), and NAICS 488390 (Other Support Activities for Water Transportation). He routinely procures custom-engineered metal components, design and analysis services for civil infrastructure, and marine logistics support—including vessel maintenance, port operations, and waterway asset management. His expertise spans technical specifications, performance-based contracting, and lifecycle support requirements within these specialized domains.