Daniel Kinney

Daniel Kinney serves as the primary contracting representative for the National Cemetery Administration, overseeing the acquisition of construction, engineering, and specialty trade services critical to the stewardship of national veterans’ cemeteries. He manages a diverse portfolio of procurement actions aligned with the agency’s mission to preserve the dignity and permanence of burial grounds, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations and long-term infrastructure sustainability. His acquisitions primarily involve capital improvements, grounds maintenance infrastructure, and historical preservation projects, with a strong emphasis on mission-critical civil works and institutional construction. Kinney maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors specializing in cemetery infrastructure, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, LAUBACKER ENTERPRISES, INC., and HAMILTON PACIFIC CHAMBERLAIN LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in cemetery-specific construction, landscaping, monument installation, and utility systems. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, historical sensitivity, and long-term maintenance compatibility, fostering enduring vendor relationships grounded in performance and regulatory compliance. His contracting patterns demonstrate a pronounced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with nearly 80% of awards designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), reflecting a deep alignment with the VA’s veteran-centric mission. The remaining awards are primarily non-set-aside or fall under general small business set-asides, underscoring a deliberate strategy to prioritize veteran-owned enterprises while maintaining flexibility for mission-critical needs. Kinney’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with significant activity in 237990 (Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) and 238990 (Specialty Trade Contractors). He routinely procures services related to cemetery roadways, drainage systems, mausoleum construction, electrical and plumbing infrastructure, and landscape restoration, demonstrating specialized expertise in the unique engineering and preservation demands of national cemeteries.