Bobby Knutson

Bobby Knutson serves as a Procurement and Property Specialist at the Federal Correctional Complex Florence under the Bureau of Prisons, where he manages the acquisition of critical facility support services and operational supplies essential to the safe and humane functioning of a federal detention complex. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—focusing on subsistence, infrastructure maintenance, and utility systems that sustain daily institutional operations. Knutson specializes in complex, mission-critical acquisitions that require strict compliance with federal food safety, environmental, and facility standards, ensuring continuity of services for incarcerated populations. He maintains a consistent working relationship with Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, a key vendor providing specialized equipment and technical solutions aligned with facility operational needs. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven capability in regulated environments, fostering reliable, long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance. Knutson demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 90% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize small business participation, particularly those certified under HUBZone, SDVOSB, and other small business programs, reinforcing the agency’s mandate to promote equitable economic opportunity while maintaining operational integrity. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 238220 (plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors) and 212321 (construction sand and gravel mining), alongside critical food service categories including 311611 (animal slaughtering) and 311999 (miscellaneous food manufacturing). He also regularly procures heating equipment under 333414, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with the engineering and logistical demands of maintaining climate-controlled, high-security correctional environments. His expertise lies at the intersection of facility infrastructure, food service supply chains, and regulatory compliance within federal correctional operations.