Matt Markling

Matt Markling serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for mission-critical services supporting environmental and waste management objectives. He plays a central role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing agency goals through transparent, competitive, and socially responsible contracting practices. His portfolio primarily encompasses professional services requiring technical expertise in environmental assessment, engineering design, and specialized waste handling, with a strong emphasis on soliciting offers from qualified small businesses. Markling oversees the full spectrum of acquisition types, from simplified acquisitions to complex sealed bids and negotiated contracts under FAR Part 15. Markling cultivates strategic relationships with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in environmental consulting, engineering, and waste management services. He frequently engages with small businesses possessing niche technical capabilities in site remediation, hazardous material handling, and sustainability planning. His procurement approach prioritizes long-term vendor partnerships built on performance reliability and regulatory compliance, fostering collaboration with firms that demonstrate strong past performance and technical competency in highly regulated domains. A defining feature of Markling’s contracting strategy is his robust commitment to socioeconomic programs, with 75% of his acquisitions set aside exclusively for small businesses under FAR 19.5. An additional 12.5% are designated for Women-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting a deliberate effort to broaden participation among underrepresented entrepreneurs. His consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a proactive alignment with federal goals to increase economic opportunity and promote equitable access to federal contracts. Markling’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services) and 541330 (Engineering Services), where he procures environmental impact assessments, remediation planning, and technical design support. He also regularly acquires services under NAICS 562998 for non-hazardous waste management and NAICS 621340 for occupational health and therapy services related to environmental exposure programs. His domain expertise centers on regulated environmental compliance, sustainable infrastructure, and public health-aligned service delivery.