Benjamin D. Hedges

Benjamin D. Hedges serves as a Contract Administrator for FA4801 49 Cons Pk within 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 spanning communications systems, instrumentation, maintenance services, and facility support, ensuring alignment with Air Force operational requirements. His work directly supports the modernization and sustainment of avionics, electronic warfare, and base utility systems, requiring precise adherence to FAR and DFARS compliance standards. Hedges is instrumental in translating technical specifications into actionable acquisition strategies that balance capability delivery with fiscal responsibility. He maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including UNICO GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC, FSR CONSULTING LLC, and CERTIFIED STAINLESS SERVICE INC., among others. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in specialized technical services, facility maintenance, and instrumentation support. Hedges fosters collaborative, performance-based contracting relationships, emphasizing quality assurance, delivery timelines, and post-award oversight to ensure contractor accountability and mission continuity. Hedges demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with an equal split between open competitions and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively facilitates opportunities for small businesses across multiple categories, ensuring broad vendor participation without preference for specific designations like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, reflecting a focus on capability over socioeconomic classification. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors) and 813110 (Religious Organizations), with significant activity also in 561311 (Employment Placement Agencies) and 337214 (Office Furniture Manufacturing). While the latter categories appear unconventional for a military installation context, they reflect the agency’s broad support requirements, including logistics, administrative infrastructure, and facility sustainment services essential to operational readiness.