Ben A. Reed

Ben A. Reed serves as a Contracting Officer within the GSA/FAS Center for IT Schedule Program, where he plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s mission to streamline federal acquisition of mission-critical information technology services. He manages the procurement of pre-vetted IT solutions under GSA Schedule contracts, focusing on scalable, enterprise-grade computing infrastructure, cloud-enabled platforms, and managed telecommunications services. His work directly supports agency-wide digital transformation by ensuring federal customers have rapid, compliant access to innovative, secure, and cost-effective IT capabilities through established government-wide acquisition vehicles. Reed maintains collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of IT service providers, including large systems integrators, cloud infrastructure vendors, and specialized IT consultants. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established Schedule holders with proven track records in delivering managed services, data center operations, and IT modernization solutions. He consistently engages with vendors who demonstrate compliance with FedRAMP, NIST, and FISMA requirements, ensuring all procurements align with federal cybersecurity and interoperability standards. His procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 90.9% of his actions conducted without set-asides, reflecting a focus on broad market access and efficiency. However, he actively supports small business participation, with 9.1% of his actions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both scale and socioeconomic goals. Reed’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 518210 (computing infrastructure and data hosting services) and 541519 (other computer-related services), where he procures cloud migration support, managed network services, IT operations, and cybersecurity-enabled platforms. His domain expertise centers on modernizing federal IT environments through scalable, service-based solutions that support hybrid cloud architectures, automated provisioning, and resilient infrastructure delivery.