John M. Knabenshue

John M. Knabenshue supports the W7N7 USPFO Activity WV ARNG in executing mission-critical procurement activities that sustain the operational readiness of the West Virginia Army National Guard. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions centered on life support infrastructure and facility services, ensuring personnel have access to essential resources during training, mobilization, and community engagement events. His work directly enables the agency’s mission to maintain force readiness through reliable lodging, food services, childcare, and facility maintenance. Knabenshue specializes in construction and service-based contracts under the Department of the Army, applying full lifecycle contracting practices to meet urgent and long-term operational needs. His primary contractor relationship is with Eagleview Dirtworks LLC, a trusted vendor with demonstrated capability in commercial and institutional construction tasks. Knabenshue fosters consistent, performance-driven partnerships with small businesses that deliver high-quality infrastructure and support services, emphasizing reliability and compliance with federal standards. His procurement approach prioritizes long-term vendor engagement, encouraging accountability and quality assurance across contract performance cycles. Knabenshue demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with two-thirds of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and one-third competitively awarded to 8(a) participants. This pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for disadvantaged businesses while ensuring mission-critical services are delivered by capable, certified entities. His contracting portfolio consistently prioritizes small business participation as a core component of readiness and resilience. His technical focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), where he oversees facility upgrades and maintenance, and NAICS 624410 (Child Care Services), ensuring family support infrastructure aligns with DoD standards. Knabenshue’s expertise spans facility lifecycle management, service contract administration, and compliance with federal construction and human services procurement regulations, making him a key enabler of sustained Army National Guard readiness.