Matthew S. Katsaris

Matt S. Katsaris serves as a SK3 Purchasing Agent at U.S. Coast Guard Base Alameda (70Z031), where he manages critical acquisition activities supporting the sustainment and modernization of maritime infrastructure. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, and awarding contracts for facility maintenance, shipyard equipment, and operational support services essential to Coast Guard readiness across the Pacific region. Katsaris plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s mission to ensure safe, compliant, and resilient facilities by aligning procurement strategies with federal acquisition regulations and operational priorities. He routinely handles complex, technical procurements under FAR Part 13 and Part 14, with a focus on capital asset renewal and mission-critical maintenance. Katsaris cultivates strategic relationships with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in ship repair, industrial machinery maintenance, and engineering services. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages certified small businesses and niche industrial contractors with proven expertise in marine infrastructure support. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, long-term vendor reliability, and compliance with environmental and safety standards, fostering partnerships built on technical competency and regulatory adherence. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Katsaris prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 79% of his awards designated for small businesses. His socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for general small business participation over specific programs like 8(a) or HUBZone, indicating a broad-based commitment to expanding market access for qualified small firms across the industrial supply chain. His procurement focus is overwhelmingly concentrated in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), reflecting his deep specialization in marine industrial acquisitions. He also routinely procures commercial and industrial machinery repair services (NAICS 811310) and engineering support (NAICS 541330), demonstrating expertise in sustaining complex maritime systems. Katsaris’s technical domain centers on vessel maintenance, dockside infrastructure, and heavy equipment servicing—critical to the Coast Guard’s operational endurance.