Richard Mattox

Richard Mattox serves as a key procurement lead within the SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085) of the U.S. Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, where he manages complex acquisitions supporting the sustainment, modernization, and lifecycle management of maritime vessels and naval infrastructure. His responsibilities encompass the full spectrum of shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance contracts, ensuring operational readiness for coastal, offshore, and open-ocean missions. Mattox specializes in procuring technical services related to marine propulsion systems, hull integrity, electrical integration, and naval engineering support, frequently utilizing performance-based contracting and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) mechanisms to meet dynamic fleet requirements. He maintains long-standing relationships with leading maritime industrial contractors including ROLLS-ROYCE SOLUTIONS AMERICA INC, VIGOR MARINE LLC, JAG INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC, G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, and L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, partnering primarily with firms possessing specialized expertise in naval vessel repair, marine fabrication, and propulsion system overhaul. These collaborations reflect a preference for vendors with proven track records in Coast Guard-specific maintenance environments and deep familiarity with naval construction standards and Coast Guard technical specifications. Mattox demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of his acquisitions toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring equitable access for small, veteran-owned, and economically disadvantaged firms with relevant maritime capabilities. This approach aligns with DHS and Coast Guard mandates to foster innovation and resilience within the domestic maritime industrial base. His procurement focus centers on the marine transportation and shipbuilding sectors, with deep technical expertise in vessel maintenance, naval architecture support, and marine systems integration. He routinely sources services related to dry-docking, corrosion control, electrical retrofits, and mechanical system overhauls, ensuring compliance with U.S. Navy and Coast Guard technical manuals and environmental compliance standards.