Kevin D Knight

Kevin D. Knight serves as a Contract Specialist with the 255-NETWORK Contract Office 15 (36C255) under the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements to modernize and sustain VA healthcare infrastructure. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for construction, facility upgrades, and technical support systems essential to operational readiness in VA medical facilities. His acquisitions primarily encompass building systems, clinical environment enhancements, and specialized engineering services, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning with VA’s strategic priorities in veteran-centered care delivery. Knight maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors specializing in healthcare facility construction and systems integration, including Jett’s Specialty Contracting, LLC, McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, Highlands Development LLC, Rise Companies, LLC, and Medicone Medical Response of Tennessee, Inc. These partnerships reflect a focus on experienced, vertically integrated firms capable of delivering complex, multi-trade projects under stringent federal standards. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous contractor evaluation, and adherence to quality assurance protocols for medical facility environments. A defining feature of Knight’s contracting portfolio is his strong preference for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, which account for over 60% of his awards. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to advancing economic opportunities for veteran entrepreneurs while ensuring access to qualified, mission-aligned vendors. His procurement patterns consistently prioritize socioeconomic programs that empower small businesses with veteran ownership, reinforcing VA’s national mandate to support those who served. His technical expertise centers on NAICS codes 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), and 238210 (Electrical Contractors), with additional focus on 541330 (Engineering Services) and 541310 (Architectural Services). Knight specializes in procuring integrated building systems, medical-grade infrastructure, and facility modernization services that meet the unique operational demands of VA hospitals and clinics, ensuring compliance with healthcare-specific codes and safety standards.