Joseph Knudson

Joseph D. Knudson serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. His role is central to ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and advancing mission-critical procurement objectives across energy and information services sectors. Knudson typically handles complex, high-value contracts requiring technical expertise in natural resource extraction, publishing, and management consulting services, often coordinating with technical evaluators and legal advisors to ensure sound risk mitigation and regulatory adherence. While specific contractor names are not available, Knudson’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with a broad base of industry vendors, including firms specializing in energy infrastructure, data publishing, and operational consulting. His working relationships reflect a preference for established contractors with proven performance histories in highly regulated domains, particularly those capable of delivering specialized technical services under fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contract types. Vendor partnerships are typically formed through competitive sealed bidding or negotiated procedures, emphasizing transparency and accountability. Knudson demonstrates a strong alignment with FAR 19.5, with 96.9% of his acquisitions conducted without set-asides, indicating a focus on full and open competition. However, he maintains a measurable commitment to small business participation, with 3.1% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides, reflecting a deliberate effort to foster competition among small entities without compromising mission requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction) and 212114 (Surface Coal Mining), where he procures engineering, environmental compliance, and field operations support services. He also regularly acquires periodical publishing (513120) and management consulting services (541618), demonstrating expertise in both energy-sector technical contracting and information services procurement. Knudson’s domain knowledge spans regulatory frameworks governing energy extraction, data dissemination, and operational efficiency consulting, positioning him as a specialized practitioner in mission-critical, non-defense federal acquisitions.