Robert Kellner

Robert Kellner serves as a key procurement lead within the 249-NETWORK Contract Office 9 (36C249) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, overseeing the acquisition of critical infrastructure and environmental systems essential to VA medical facility operations. His role centers on managing full lifecycle contracts for the modernization of aging healthcare infrastructure, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and automated environmental controls. He ensures alignment with VA’s strategic imperative to deliver safe, efficient, and technologically advanced clinical environments for veteran care, frequently executing requirements under FAR Part 15 negotiated procedures and performance-based acquisition frameworks. Kellner maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including Science Applications International Corporation, L1 Enterprises Incorporated, Adelphi Staffing, LLC, Firewatch Contracting of Florida LLC, and Greenbrier Government Solutions Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with demonstrated expertise in federal healthcare facility upgrades, maintenance, and compliance with VA-specific technical standards. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor reliability, performance accountability, and adherence to stringent federal facility codes, fostering collaborative, mission-driven engagements. All of Kellner’s acquisitions are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. He consistently awards contracts to small businesses, including those certified as 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB, ensuring equitable access to high-value infrastructure opportunities within the VA ecosystem. His procurement patterns prioritize capacity building among small firms with specialized capabilities in facility systems and technical services. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 334512, encompassing the procurement of automatic environmental control systems for residential, commercial, and appliance use—particularly HVAC and climate regulation technologies integrated into VA medical facilities. This specialization underscores his deep expertise in procuring engineered systems that support infection control, energy efficiency, and regulatory compliance in sensitive healthcare settings.