Randle Keown

Randle Keown serves as the Finance and Administration Director, overseeing the strategic planning and execution of procurement activities for critical infrastructure support services. In this capacity, he ensures alignment between fiscal stewardship and operational requirements, directing the acquisition of specialized facilities and logistics systems essential to energy distribution networks. His role is central to the agency’s mission of maintaining secure, efficient, and compliant procurement processes, with a primary emphasis on petroleum bulk storage and terminal operations. Keown manages a portfolio of contracts involving engineering, construction, maintenance, and safety compliance services tied to petroleum infrastructure, ensuring adherence to federal acquisition regulations and environmental standards. Keown’s contractor relationships are focused on firms with proven expertise in petroleum terminal operations, hazardous material handling, and bulk storage system maintenance. He collaborates regularly with contractors possessing specialized technical certifications in pipeline integrity, spill prevention, and fuel distribution logistics. While no single vendor dominates his award portfolio, his contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industry players with demonstrated capacity to meet stringent regulatory and safety requirements. His approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term service reliability over transactional engagements. Keown’s procurement strategy reflects a uniform preference for non-set-aside acquisitions, with 100% of contracts awarded under full and open competition. This indicates a deliberate focus on technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic preferences, suggesting that mission-critical requirements for safety, compliance, and reliability take precedence over small business set-asides. While he does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his process remains fully compliant with all federal socioeconomic contracting mandates. His primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 424710—Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals—encompassing the acquisition of storage tank systems, fuel transfer equipment, vapor recovery units, and associated maintenance and inspection services. Keown’s technical expertise lies in the operational lifecycle of petroleum infrastructure, ensuring that all procurements support regulatory compliance, environmental safety, and uninterrupted energy delivery.