Benjamin Knutson

Benjamin Knutson serves as a primary contracting professional within the W07V Endist St Paul office of the Department of the Army, where he plays a central role in executing infrastructure and logistics support acquisitions critical to operational readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of construction, maintenance, and service contracts focused on heavy civil engineering assets—including roads, bridges, water systems, and military recreation facilities—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-driven sustainability goals. His work directly supports the agency’s mandate to modernize and sustain essential military infrastructure across the continental United States. Knutson maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including TAI HOLDINGS, INC, JT LAWN SERVICE, LLC, JOHN FABICK TRACTOR CO, LUMIN ADVANTAGE CONSULTING COMPANY, and R.B. NATIONAL, LTD. CO., reflecting a blend of specialized engineering, facility maintenance, and technical consulting partnerships. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, local capacity, and technical specificity, often favoring vendors with proven experience in military-grade infrastructure support and heavy equipment servicing. A strong advocate for small business participation, Knutson consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with nearly 80% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This pattern underscores a deliberate socioeconomic strategy to foster regional economic resilience and expand opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned firms within the defense logistics sector. His primary NAICS focus areas include 238110 (poured concrete foundation and structure contracting), 561720 (janitorial services), 562111 (solid waste collection), and 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair), demonstrating expertise in lifecycle management of physical infrastructure and facility services. Knutson’s technical domain centers on durable, mission-critical assets requiring compliance with Army Corps of Engineers standards and environmental stewardship protocols.