Benjamin Fasel

Benjamin Fasel serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QK Acc-apg Natick office of the Department of the Army, supporting the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command’s mission to advance soldier systems through cutting-edge research and specialized technical services. He manages acquisitions for mission-critical R&D initiatives focused on battlefield-ready equipment, including flame-resistant textiles, life-sustaining medical devices, and advanced instrumentation for tactical environments. His work directly enables the development and fielding of next-generation soldier systems, ensuring warfighters are equipped with technologically superior, survivability-enhancing gear. Fasel’s portfolio centers on engineering and scientific research contracts requiring rigorous technical validation and compliance with military specifications. Fasel maintains consistent procurement relationships with EPERNAY DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION LLC and TEVET LLC, both of which provide specialized engineering, prototyping, and technical services tailored to Army soldier system requirements. These partnerships reflect a preference for niche, high-precision vendors capable of delivering complex, low-volume solutions under strict performance and security protocols. His contracting patterns indicate a reliance on established, technically proficient contractors with proven track records in defense R&D, suggesting a focus on reliability and technical fidelity over volume-based sourcing. Fasel’s acquisition strategy exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven prioritization of technical capability and schedule certainty over socioeconomic targeting, consistent with the high-stakes, time-sensitive nature of soldier system development. While small business participation is not formally incentivized, the nature of the work often attracts specialized small firms capable of meeting exacting performance standards. His procurement activities are exclusively aligned with NAICS 541715—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences—focusing on advanced materials, wearable electronics, environmental survivability systems, and battlefield medical technologies. Fasel’s expertise lies in managing complex, science-driven contracts requiring deep domain knowledge in military human systems integration and engineering prototyping.