Taylor Kanthack

Taylor Kanthack serves as the primary contracting lead for the Division of Engineering Services – Seattle within the Indian Health Service, overseeing the acquisition of critical infrastructure projects that support tribal health and sanitation systems. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, Kanthack specializes in construction and engineering services contracts aligned with the agency’s mission to modernize hospitals, housing, water, and wastewater infrastructure in Native American and Alaska Native communities. Their work ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while prioritizing culturally appropriate, resilient infrastructure development that directly impacts public health outcomes. Kanthack maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced 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 proven expertise in tribal infrastructure delivery, often involving joint ventures and specialized engineering consortia. The contracting approach emphasizes long-term collaboration, performance-based outcomes, and technical alignment with the unique logistical and cultural demands of remote tribal locations. A strong commitment to socioeconomic inclusion defines Kanthack’s procurement strategy, with over 62% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. An additional 13.8% are reserved specifically for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) concerns, and 3.5% for Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) entities—reflecting deep alignment with IHS’s statutory mandate to prioritize Native-owned businesses. This pattern demonstrates a deliberate, structured effort to foster economic self-determination through targeted contracting. The primary technical focus lies in commercial and institutional building construction (NAICS 236220), multifamily housing (236116), and water/sewer infrastructure (237110), complemented by engineering services (541330) and specialized plumbing and HVAC contracting (238220). Kanthack’s portfolio centers on integrated facility development, ensuring that procurement decisions support holistic community health through durable, code-compliant, and sustainably designed infrastructure.