Dewayne L Knowles

Dewayne L. Knowles serves as a key procurement professional within the 249-NETWORK Contract Office 9 (36C249) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he oversees the acquisition of critical infrastructure and facility construction services essential to maintaining and modernizing VA medical centers nationwide. His responsibilities include managing full lifecycle contracting for commercial and institutional building projects, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning acquisitions with the VA’s strategic mission to deliver safe, functional, and technologically advanced healthcare environments. He routinely handles competitive and set-aside solicitations under the Construction NAICS category, focusing on renovations, upgrades, and new construction of clinical and support facilities. Knowles maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including Science Applications International Corporation, L1 Enterprises Incorporated, Adelphi Staffing, LLC, Firewatch Contracting of Florida LLC, and Greenbrier Government Solutions Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in federal healthcare facility construction, maintenance, and systems integration. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, quality assurance, and long-term vendor reliability to support mission-critical infrastructure outcomes. A defining feature of Knowles’ contracting portfolio is his exclusive reliance on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a steadfast commitment to advancing economic opportunities for veteran entrepreneurs. Every acquisition under his purview is structured to prioritize SDVOSB participation, reinforcing the VA’s national mandate to support veteran-owned enterprises in federal contracting. His technical domain centers entirely on NAICS 236220—Commercial and Institutional Building Construction—where he procures services including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, roofing, and structural upgrades tailored to the unique demands of VA medical facilities. His expertise lies in managing complex, code-compliant construction projects that integrate modern healthcare standards with aging infrastructure, ensuring facilities remain operational, safe, and accessible for veteran patients.