Dirk Kelley

Dirk Kelley serves as a key procurement professional within the Veterans Benefits Administration (36C10D), supporting the agency’s mission to modernize veteran-facing services through strategic acquisition of critical infrastructure and operational support solutions. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on facilities maintenance, engineering services, and administrative support systems, ensuring alignment with VA’s goals for secure, efficient, and accessible service delivery. His acquisitions prioritize resilient infrastructure, digital enablement, and operational continuity, often involving complex requirements for compliance with federal facility standards and cybersecurity protocols. Kelley maintains enduring relationships with leading contractors such as Iron Mountain Information Management LLC and Veros Real Estate Solutions, LLC, who provide specialized services in records management, real estate optimization, and facility operations. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capacity to deliver scalable, compliant solutions across multiple VA sites, while consistently integrating smaller, mission-aligned partners into the supply chain. These partnerships are structured to ensure long-term performance, regulatory adherence, and responsive support for veteran service environments. A defining feature of Kelley’s procurement strategy is his strong emphasis on socioeconomic set-asides, with over 56% of awards reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), reflecting a deep commitment to veteran economic empowerment. He also actively utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring broad participation from small businesses while maintaining competitive rigor and mission readiness. His technical focus centers on NAICS categories including 541330 (Engineering Services), 238160 (Roofing Contractors), 561210 (Facilities Support Services), and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), underscoring expertise in physical infrastructure sustainment and mission-critical facility operations. He frequently procures integrated systems for environmental control, building automation, and technical support services essential to maintaining secure, functional veteran service centers.