Benjamin Ackerman

Benjamin Ackerman serves as a Contracting Officer for the 4th Combat Communications Squadron (FA4809), under the Department of the Air Force, where he manages mission-critical procurements to sustain secure, resilient communications infrastructure for air operations. His portfolio centers on acquiring advanced radio and broadcast systems, aircraft subsystems, and specialized cybersecurity services essential to operational readiness. Ackerman oversees full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning acquisitions with the squadron’s strategic modernization goals. He frequently handles complex, technically demanding contracts requiring specialized engineering and logistics expertise. Ackerman maintains consistent relationships with key contractors including Solomon Engineering, Inc., Textron Systems Corporation, and Western Metal Supply Company, Inc., among others. These partnerships reflect a blend of established defense industrial base vendors and niche suppliers of specialized communications hardware, testing services, and aircraft support equipment. His contracting approach emphasizes technical capability, supply chain reliability, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in rigorous compliance and mission alignment. Ackerman’s procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of his awards structured as small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and the other half awarded as full and open competitions. This pattern demonstrates a deliberate effort to integrate qualified small businesses into the squadron’s supply chain while maintaining access to critical capabilities only available through larger, established contractors. His approach supports broad-based small business participation without compromising mission requirements. His primary NAICS focus areas include 334220 for radio and wireless communications equipment manufacturing and 238290 for specialized building equipment installation, reflecting expertise in secure broadcast systems and facility-integrated communications infrastructure. He also routinely procures services under 541380 for testing and validation of communication systems, and 423860 for specialized transportation and logistics of defense-grade equipment, underscoring his technical proficiency in aerospace and tactical communications domains.