Robert C. Kneten

Robert C. Kneten serves as a Civil Engineering Technician with W2SD Endist Baltimore under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to deliver critical infrastructure and facility solutions across military installations. In this technical capacity, he plays a pivotal role in the planning, evaluation, and technical oversight of civil engineering acquisitions, ensuring compliance with federal construction standards and operational readiness requirements. His procurement activities primarily involve the solicitation and management of contracts for heavy civil construction, earthmoving, dredging, and specialized infrastructure rehabilitation projects, with a strong emphasis on technical accuracy and regulatory alignment. Kneten maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including Grunley Construction Co., Inc., Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co., LLC, Matthews Group Inc., Curtin Maritime Corp, and Cheroenhaka Nottoway Enterprises, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in large-scale earthwork, marine construction, and environmental remediation. His procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with contractors who demonstrate technical proficiency, safety compliance, and the ability to execute complex civil engineering tasks under demanding military timelines. Kneten’s contracting activity is fully aligned with a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside strategy under FAR 19.5, reflecting a robust institutional commitment to socioeconomic inclusion. All acquisitions are structured to prioritize participation by small businesses, including those certified under HUBZone, 8(a), and Native American-owned programs, reinforcing the Army’s mandate to foster equitable economic opportunity while maintaining mission-critical infrastructure standards. His procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 333120, Construction Machinery Manufacturing, which encompasses the acquisition of specialized heavy equipment, earthmoving systems, and related machinery integral to civil engineering operations. This specialization underscores his technical expertise in procurement of durable, high-capacity construction assets and services that support military construction, port rehabilitation, and environmental restoration initiatives across federal properties.