Robert S. Miller

Robert S. Miller serves as the primary contracting lead for the Division of Engineering Services – Seattle under the Indian Health Service, where he oversees the acquisition of critical infrastructure projects that support public health in tribal communities. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of construction and engineering contracts, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and tribal partnership obligations. Miller specializes in procurements for water and sewer systems, sanitation infrastructure, and site preparation services essential to modernizing health facilities and housing in underserved Native American and Alaska Native populations. His work directly advances the agency’s mission of equitable health access through resilient infrastructure. Miller maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including JAYNES CORPORATION, LACREEK DEVELOPMENT CORP, SWERN JV, SEH - TEPA ES JV LLC, and WBK ENGINEERING LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with demonstrated experience in tribal infrastructure delivery, often involving joint ventures and specialized engineering services tailored to remote and environmentally sensitive locations. His procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors who understand the unique logistical, cultural, and regulatory challenges of delivering services on tribal lands. A strong commitment to socioeconomic equity defines Miller’s contracting strategy, with 81.7% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate focus on empowering small and disadvantaged firms. An additional 2.1% of awards are reserved under the Buy Indian Act, prioritizing Native-owned enterprises to promote tribal economic self-determination. This pattern underscores a deliberate alignment with HHS and IHS directives to maximize participation by socially and economically disadvantaged contractors. Miller’s procurement portfolio is dominated by NAICS 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction), reflecting deep expertise in hydraulic infrastructure, stormwater management, and sanitary system modernization. He also regularly procures services under NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and 238210 (Electrical Contractors), demonstrating technical proficiency in integrated utility systems essential to tribal health facility operations. His work centers on mission-critical, code-compliant infrastructure that supports long-term community health outcomes.