Benjamin D. Hedges

Benjamin D. Hedges serves as a Contract Administrator within the FA4801 49 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions that sustain aerospace readiness and installation infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts for advanced communications systems, electronic warfare instrumentation, and specialized maintenance services, ensuring alignment with Air Force modernization priorities. His work directly supports the operational integrity of avionics, surveillance platforms, and base support systems through compliant, timely acquisition processes under FAR and DFARS guidelines. Hedges maintains consistent contracting relationships with a select group of vendors, including UNICO GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC, FSR CONSULTING LLC, and SYSMEX AMERICA, INC., among others. These partnerships reflect a focus on technical service providers, precision instrument suppliers, and specialty trade contractors capable of delivering mission-essential hardware and support services. His approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical capability, and performance history, fostering long-term collaborations that ensure continuity in complex, high-stakes acquisition environments. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Hedges prioritizes small business participation, with 78.3% of his awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively leverages small business programs, including service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) set-asides, to enhance competition and foster innovation among qualified niche vendors. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to broadening the supplier base while maintaining rigorous performance standards. His procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 334515 for electrical signal instrumentation and 238990 for specialty trade contracting, with additional emphasis on metal tank manufacturing and automotive maintenance services. This technical breadth underscores his expertise in procuring both high-precision defense electronics and essential infrastructure support systems, ensuring comprehensive readiness across Air Force operational domains.