Benjamin D. Bailey

Benjamin Bailey serves as a secondary procurement contact within DLA Distribution, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain global military logistics through efficient warehousing, distribution, and supply chain modernization. While not a lead contracting officer, he plays a critical role in facilitating acquisition planning, vendor coordination, and contract administration for specialized infrastructure and equipment procurement. His work primarily supports construction, material handling, and industrial systems contracts essential to maintaining operational readiness across DLA’s worldwide distribution network. Bailey’s responsibilities include ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, validating technical requirements, and aligning procurements with strategic resilience goals. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including KINGSLEY BUILDERS, INC., SOUZA CONSTRUCTION, INC., CONSTRUCTICON CORP, VET CON SOUZA, and SDC TIDEWATER JV, LLC—many of which specialize in commercial and institutional construction, electrical systems, and material handling infrastructure. These partnerships reflect a preference for established, experienced firms capable of delivering complex, mission-critical facilities and equipment under stringent DoD standards. His procurement patterns indicate a reliance on repeat vendors with proven performance in hazardous material storage, warehouse modernization, and industrial facility upgrades. Bailey’s portfolio exhibits a near-even split between open competitions and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with minor allocations to 8(a) and Women-Owned Small Business programs. This pattern underscores a balanced approach to small business inclusion, prioritizing competitive fairness while ensuring access to qualified contractors capable of meeting rigorous defense logistics standards. His procurement strategy reflects DLA Distribution’s broader commitment to fostering a diverse supplier base without compromising mission-critical performance. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 333922 (conveyor and conveying equipment), 333413 (industrial fans and air purification systems), and 236220 (commercial building construction), indicating deep expertise in logistics infrastructure, material flow systems, and facility upgrades. He routinely procures specialized shelving, locker systems, ventilation controls, and electrical installations critical to secure, high-throughput distribution environments.