Matthew Ripley

Matthew Ripley serves as the Station Rockland EPO for the U.S. Coast Guard under LOG-9 (70Z084), responsible for managing the full lifecycle procurement of critical facility support services essential to shore-based operational readiness. His role centers on acquiring plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning systems that ensure habitable, safe, and mission-critical environments for Coast Guard personnel and training infrastructure. Ripley executes acquisitions in full compliance with FAR and agency-specific policies, prioritizing timely delivery of services that sustain Coast Guard missions across coastal and inland waterway operations. He oversees contract solicitation, evaluation, award, and administration for high-impact, low-complexity service contracts that directly support facility integrity and environmental compliance. Ripley maintains consistent, long-term relationships with a core group of contractors including GILMAN CORPORATION THE, FRONTLINE ENTERPRISES LLC, ISN ALLIANCE LLC, S3 SOLUTIONS ONE LLC, and FAZTEC INDUSTRIES INC. These vendors are frequently selected for their proven expertise in commercial-grade HVAC and plumbing systems tailored to federal maritime facilities. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, reliable performers with demonstrated capacity to meet stringent Coast Guard standards for safety, durability, and rapid response. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagements and performance-based contract structures that incentivize quality and accountability. Ripley maintains a 100% Small Business Set-Aside policy across all procurements under his purview, fully aligning with FAR 19.5 and the Coast Guard’s socioeconomic objectives. He actively prioritizes small business participation, ensuring all solicitations are structured to maximize eligibility for small business concerns, including service-disabled veteran-owned, woman-owned, and HUBZone firms. His consistent application of set-asides reflects a deep institutional commitment to fostering competition and expanding opportunities for qualified small contractors within the federal infrastructure support sector. His procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 238220—Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors—reflecting specialized expertise in mechanical systems for federal facilities. He procures comprehensive HVAC installation, maintenance, and retrofit services, including ductwork, refrigerant systems, boiler operations, and water heating infrastructure, all engineered to meet federal energy efficiency and environmental standards. Ripley’s technical domain expertise ensures that all acquisitions align with Coast Guard facility sustainment goals and operational continuity requirements.