Rob Knight, Contracting Officer

Robert Knight serves as a Contracting Officer for the 247-NETWORK Contract Office 7 (36C247) within the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he is responsible for managing the acquisition of critical infrastructure and support services essential to veteran healthcare delivery. His portfolio encompasses the procurement of medical equipment, facility maintenance systems, and specialized technical services that ensure the operational readiness of VA medical facilities. Knight executes complex contracting actions under FAR and VA-specific acquisition regulations, focusing on performance-based outcomes that align with the agency’s mission to modernize clinical environments and sustain safe, accessible care infrastructure. Knight maintains established working relationships with key contractors including Birmingham Industrial Construction, LLC, Excelsior Ambulance Service Inc, Transox Inc, Vascular Radiology Associates II, and Panakeia, LLC. These partnerships reflect a consistent reliance on vendors with proven expertise in facility systems, medical support services, and industrial maintenance. His contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical competency, and compliance with federal standards, fostering long-term performance-based engagements rather than transactional procurements. While the majority of his acquisitions—86.4%—are conducted without set-asides, Knight demonstrates targeted support for socioeconomic programs, particularly through Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, which account for 11.9% of his awards. His small business participation rate reflects a deliberate, though modest, commitment to leveraging the capabilities of disadvantaged and veteran-owned firms in alignment with VA’s broader inclusion goals. Knight’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories including 561720 (Janitorial Services), 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair), 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors), and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), underscoring his expertise in facility systems and infrastructure maintenance. He routinely manages contracts for specialized building systems, clinical equipment servicing, and building inspection services, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with the operational demands of healthcare infrastructure.