Benjamin E Jenkins

Benjamin E. Jenkins serves as a Supervisory Contract Specialist at the Naval Special Warfare Command, where he leads the acquisition strategy for mission-critical support services essential to elite maritime and unconventional warfare operations. In this role, he oversees the full lifecycle of contracting actions, from requirement validation and market research to source selection and contract administration, ensuring compliance with FAR and DoD regulations. His portfolio primarily encompasses specialized equipment, tactical training support, and infrastructure services that enhance the operational readiness of Naval Special Warfare units, with a strong emphasis on rapid response and mission-critical delivery timelines. Jenkins maintains sustained relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including Trofholz Technologies, Inc., Pass Christian Yacht Works, LLC, and Teamworks Tactical Solutions Inc., each of which provides niche capabilities in tactical equipment fabrication, maritime vessel modification, and operational support systems. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical expertise, performance reliability, and adaptability to evolving mission requirements, often involving non-traditional defense suppliers with domain-specific experience in high-risk environments. A steadfast advocate for socioeconomic diversity in contracting, Jenkins consistently deploys 100% small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring that all awards are reserved exclusively for small businesses, including those certified under HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB programs. His procurement philosophy prioritizes empowering small, agile vendors with proven capabilities in specialized defense support, reinforcing the Command’s commitment to innovation through broad-based industry participation. His primary procurement focus is under NAICS 713990, which encompasses all other amusement and recreation industries—a classification uniquely leveraged to procure specialized training simulators, tactical recreation facilities, and unconventional physical readiness infrastructure. This reflects his deep understanding of how non-traditional acquisition categories can effectively support elite force conditioning, mobility training, and operational sustainment in austere environments.