Charles L Keeney

Charles L. Keeney serves as a Contract Specialist at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center’s Glynco Procurement Office, where he manages the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure, technology, and support services essential to federal law enforcement training and operational readiness. His responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts under FAR Part 15, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s strategic priorities in modernizing training environments and enhancing secure communications systems. He routinely handles complex, performance-based contracts for facility upgrades, specialized equipment, and technical support services that directly support the readiness of federal law enforcement personnel. Keeney maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including Diversified Fabricators & Erectors, Inc., Range Cleaners Inc., Builders Supply Inc., Reynolds-Warren Equipment Company, Inc., and Contender Boats Inc. These partnerships reflect a focus on niche providers capable of delivering specialized infrastructure, maintenance, and operational support tailored to law enforcement training needs. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical proficiency, and timely delivery, fostering long-term collaborative relationships with contractors who demonstrate deep domain expertise in law enforcement-specific environments. His contracting patterns show a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 41% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and a notable 3.5% allocated to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. While the majority of procurements remain open competition, Keeney actively prioritizes socioeconomic programs to expand opportunities for qualified small businesses aligned with federal training mission requirements. His primary NAICS focus areas include Engineering Services (541330), All Other Support Services (561990), and Computer Systems Design Services (541512), reflecting a technical emphasis on facility planning, training support systems, and IT infrastructure. He frequently procures custom engineering solutions, maintenance services, and specialized equipment for law enforcement training ranges, vehicles, and secure communications environments, demonstrating deep expertise in mission-aligned technical domains.