Matthew Stansberry

Matthew R. Stansberry serves as the primary contracting lead for the SFLC Procurement Branch 1 (70Z080) within the U.S. Coast Guard, overseeing the acquisition of critical shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance services essential to sustaining the nation’s maritime fleet. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle procurement of naval vessel modernization projects, including dry dock overhauls, propulsion system upgrades, and structural refurbishments under FAR Part 13 and Part 15 procedures. He plays a pivotal role in ensuring operational readiness by facilitating timely delivery of mission-critical maritime assets across coastal and open-ocean domains, aligning acquisitions with the Coast Guard’s long-term fleet sustainment strategy. Stansberry maintains consistent, long-term relationships with a core group of specialized shipyard and marine contractors, including Fairbanks Morse, LLC, Bay Ship & Yacht Co, Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, L.L.C., and Technico Corporation. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in naval vessel construction, marine coating systems, and complex dry-dock engineering. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, technical compliance, and vendor reliability, fostering collaborative relationships with contractors capable of meeting stringent Coast Guard safety and regulatory standards. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted as unrestricted competitions, Stansberry consistently allocates approximately 25% of his portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to small business participation. He prioritizes contracting with small businesses possessing relevant shipyard experience, though he does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, reflecting a focus on capability over socioeconomic designation. His procurement activity is exclusively concentrated in NAICS 336611—Ship Building and Repairing—reflecting deep technical expertise in naval architecture, marine engineering, and vessel maintenance. He procures services ranging from hull and superstructure repairs to propulsion system overhauls, electrical system retrofits, and corrosion control coatings, ensuring vessels remain mission-ready under demanding operational conditions.