Matt Krakowsky

Matthew Krakowsky serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service, Office of Acquisition and Procurement, where he facilitates mission-critical acquisitions to sustain scientific research infrastructure. He manages the procurement of advanced laboratory instrumentation, precision environmental control systems, and specialized equipment essential for agricultural innovation. His work directly supports the modernization of field stations and experimental sites, ensuring researchers have access to cutting-edge analytical tools and resilient operational environments. Krakowsky’s portfolio emphasizes technical acquisitions aligned with federal research priorities, requiring deep understanding of scientific equipment standards and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. He maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of vendors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for facility upgrades, AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC for specialized technical systems, and L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED for integrated support services. These relationships reflect a pattern of long-term collaboration with firms capable of delivering complex, mission-sensitive solutions under stringent federal compliance frameworks. Krakowsky prioritizes vendors with proven expertise in laboratory-grade equipment, environmental engineering, and infrastructure resilience, fostering reliable supply chains for high-stakes research environments. Krakowsky demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 75% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns consistently channel opportunities to small, qualified vendors, reinforcing USDA’s socioeconomic goals. While no other specific set-aside categories dominate, his emphasis on small business primacy ensures broad participation across diverse vendor bases, promoting innovation and local economic development. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 334516 (analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing), 334111 (electronic computer manufacturing), 336212 (truck trailer manufacturing), and 333111 (farm machinery and equipment manufacturing). These reflect a technical domain spanning precision scientific instrumentation, data acquisition systems, mobile research platforms, and agricultural testing equipment—each critical to advancing USDA’s research mission in sustainable agriculture and environmental science.