Ainslie B. Benoit

Ms. Ainslie B. Benoit serves as a Contracting Officer within the 0414 AQ HQ Contract Augmented unit of the Department of the Army, where she manages the acquisition of critical facility and infrastructure support services essential to garrison operational readiness. Her portfolio encompasses a broad spectrum of non-tactical, sustainment-related contracts aimed at maintaining safe, functional, and resilient military installations, including construction, maintenance, and specialized facility services. She plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s mission to ensure the enduring capability of Army bases through timely, compliant, and strategically aligned procurements that support long-term infrastructure resilience. Ms. Benoit maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of international contractors, including LINEA VERDE S.R.L., FIORINI IMPIANTI GROUP SRL, and NUOVA ELETTRICA S.R.L., primarily engaged in technical services related to facility systems, industrial maintenance, and specialized infrastructure upgrades. These partnerships reflect a pattern of engagement with European-based firms possessing niche expertise in military-grade facility operations, often procured through competitive sealed bidding under FAR Part 15. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical qualification, performance history, and compliance with international procurement standards. Ms. Benoit’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic preference for maximizing market competition and accessing specialized capabilities not readily available within small business pools, rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. Her approach prioritizes mission-critical outcomes over socioeconomic targets, aligning with the unique demands of overseas and specialized infrastructure support. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 624190 (Other Individual and Family Services), 813110 (Religious Organizations), 811420 (Reupholstery and Furniture Repair), 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair), and 611630 (Language Schools). These reflect a diverse, non-traditional portfolio centered on niche support services for military family housing, installation amenities, and specialized maintenance—demonstrating her expertise in procuring unconventional but operationally vital services beyond conventional construction or engineering domains.