Benjamin J. Shelton

Benjamin J. Shelton serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA5240 36 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical services that sustain air base operational readiness. His portfolio encompasses the acquisition of facility maintenance, infrastructure modernization, communications systems, and logistics support services essential to airborne and ground-based operations. Shelton manages a diverse range of contract types, including firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement instruments, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with strategic readiness goals. He works closely with engineering and logistics teams to translate technical requirements into enforceable contract statements of work that deliver reliable, mission-essential outcomes. Shelton maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including Pacific Rim Constructors Inc., GoCrafts LLC, Docomo Pacific, Inc., M-80 Systems, Inc., and MIC Industries Inc. These partnerships reflect a focus on specialized service providers capable of delivering complex construction, telecommunications, and institutional equipment solutions tailored to military facility needs. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical proficiency, and performance history, fostering long-term collaborations with firms that demonstrate proven capability in austere and high-security environments. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Shelton consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 95.7% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses, including a notable 4.3% dedicated to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate and structured commitment to socioeconomic goals, ensuring equitable access for qualified small firms while maintaining rigorous performance standards. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories including 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors), 541370 (Surveying and Mapping Services), 337127 (Institutional Furniture Manufacturing), and 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in facility infrastructure, spatial data services, and specialized equipment procurement. Shelton’s technical domain spans military facility sustainment, with an emphasis on durable, compliant, and mission-ready solutions.