Alesia Benton

Alesia K. Benton serves as a Contract Specialist at the General Services Administration’s PBS R10 Auburn Field Office, where she plays a pivotal role in executing strategic real estate and facility infrastructure acquisitions across the Pacific Northwest. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, she specializes in securing commercial and institutional building services, facility upgrades, and maintenance contracts that support federal workspace modernization. Her work directly advances the agency’s mission to deliver secure, efficient, and sustainable government facilities through compliant, transparent, and mission-driven contracting practices. Benton cultivates strong partnerships with a diverse pool of contractors specializing in building construction, roofing, finish carpentry, and building equipment installation. She regularly engages with small and mid-sized firms with proven expertise in federal facility projects, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in regulatory compliance and performance accountability. Her procurement approach emphasizes clear solicitation language, rigorous source selection, and post-award oversight to ensure contractor performance aligns with GSA’s high standards for quality and safety in public infrastructure. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Benton consistently prioritizes small business participation, with approximately 60% of her acquisitions set aside for total small businesses under FAR 19.5. She also actively promotes service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) opportunities, reflecting a deliberate commitment to equitable access and community-based economic development. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced approach between set-aside programs and open competitions, ensuring robust competition while advancing federal small business goals. Her technical expertise centers on NAICS codes 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 238350 (Finish Carpentry), and 238160 (Roofing), with additional focus on building equipment and sign manufacturing. She brings deep familiarity with federal construction standards, facility modernization requirements, and integrated building systems, ensuring procurements meet both operational needs and sustainability benchmarks.