Benjamin Bass

Benjamin Bass serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QM Micc-Dugway Proving Ground, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to validate and maintain high-precision instrumentation for chemical, biological, radiological, and electromagnetic testing environments. He manages the acquisition of specialized scientific equipment, calibration services, and mission-critical maintenance for experimental and field-deployed sensor systems, ensuring operational readiness and data integrity across classified and unclassified test ranges. His portfolio centers on complex technical procurements requiring stringent compliance with military standards and traceable metrology protocols. Bass maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including FLOW SCIENCES, INC., CRFS, INC., and AFFIGENT, LLC, each recognized for their expertise in analytical instrumentation, real-time data acquisition, and precision system maintenance. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with firms possessing deep domain knowledge in laboratory-grade equipment and ruggedized field systems. He frequently engages vendors with proven capabilities in calibration traceability to NIST standards and secure firmware integration for military-grade platforms. His procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation, with nearly 39% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding the pool of qualified technical vendors. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, his consistent use of small business set-asides supports the development of niche suppliers with specialized capabilities in precision engineering and electronic repair. Bass’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), followed by 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance). He routinely acquires mass spectrometers, environmental sensors, data loggers, and custom calibration fixtures, requiring deep technical understanding of metrology, signal integrity, and ruggedized electronics. His expertise ensures that all acquisitions meet the rigorous environmental and performance demands of Dugway’s test ranges.