Matthew A. Korn

Matthew A. Korn serves as a key procurement professional within the Procurement Directorate Contracting Division of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain and enhance border security operations through strategic acquisitions of specialized equipment and technical services. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts critical to canine enforcement programs, secure facility operations, and advanced detection instrumentation, ensuring operational readiness through timely and compliant sourcing. His work directly enables the Border Patrol’s mission by acquiring mission-critical capabilities that support detection, analysis, and infrastructure resilience across high-priority border sectors. Korn collaborates with a broad range of vendors, including firms specializing in computer systems design, facilities support services, and precision manufacturing for detection and ordnance-related equipment. His contracting approach emphasizes technical precision and mission alignment, engaging both large-tier contractors with proven capabilities in defense and security technologies and niche suppliers with domain-specific expertise in analytical instrumentation and canine support systems. He maintains a results-driven relationship model grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of meeting stringent federal security and operational standards. Korn’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his portfolio still includes qualified small businesses that compete on an equal footing based on technical superiority and mission relevance. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting a heavy emphasis on integrated detection systems and data analytics platforms. He also regularly acquires specialized equipment under 332994 (Small Arms and Ordnance Accessories) and 561210 (Facilities Support Services), demonstrating deep expertise in security infrastructure, canine handler support systems, and mission-critical facility operations. His technical domain spans cybersecurity-enabled detection tools, sensor integration, and secure logistics support for border enforcement assets.