Mattie Walker

Mattie Walker serves as a Contract Specialist with the U.S. Coast Guard’s Ceu PROVIDENCE (70Z0G1), where she manages the acquisition lifecycle for critical infrastructure modernization projects nationwide. Her role centers on planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts that sustain and enhance operational readiness across Coast Guard facilities—including barracks, boat maintenance centers, training complexes, and utility systems. Walker specializes in complex construction and civil engineering procurements, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s mission to support maritime law enforcement and search and rescue operations. She maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including TERRY CONTRACTING & MATERIALS, INC., GALVIN BROS & MADHUE CONTRACTING JV, and CHESTERFIELD ASSOCIATES INC, among others. These partnerships are characterized by long-term engagement on multi-year infrastructure projects requiring specialized expertise in heavy civil construction and marine facility upgrades. Walker fosters collaborative, performance-driven vendor relationships, emphasizing accountability, safety, and adherence to technical specifications for federally funded construction. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Walker consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, directing 75% of her acquisitions to small business concerns. This reflects a deliberate socioeconomic strategy to broaden contractor diversity and strengthen regional economic resilience. Her procurement patterns demonstrate a strong preference for small business participation without reliance on other set-aside categories, reinforcing a commitment to equitable opportunity within the construction sector. Her technical expertise is concentrated in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), which accounts for 60% of her portfolio, alongside significant activity in plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning systems (238220) and commercial building construction (236220). She routinely procures services related to structural rehabilitation, utility upgrades, and facility modernization, demonstrating deep familiarity with federal construction standards and the unique operational demands of maritime defense infrastructure.