Benjamin Maxwell

Benjamin Maxwell serves as the primary contracting lead for the DCSO Richmond Division #1, operating under the Department of Defense, where he manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure support services essential to sustaining military facility operations. His role centers on executing full lifecycle procurement actions for construction, maintenance, and environmental compliance contracts aligned with the agency’s mission to modernize defense infrastructure. Maxwell handles a diverse portfolio of acquisitions under FAR Part 15, primarily focused on service-based contracts requiring technical oversight and performance-based management, ensuring alignment with DoD standards for safety, sustainability, and operational readiness. He maintains a consistent working relationship with XSB INC as the agency’s primary contractor, often engaging them for complex mechanical, security, and facility systems integration projects. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance history and compliance with federal contracting regulations, fostering reliable delivery of mission-critical services through repeat engagements and task order awards under IDIQ vehicles. Maxwell demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 62.5% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs, directing opportunities to small disadvantaged businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned firms, and other eligible small entities, reflecting a deliberate strategy to enhance contractor diversity and community economic resilience within defense support markets. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238220 (plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning systems), NAICS 561621 (security systems services), and NAICS 811310 (industrial machinery repair), reflecting deep expertise in facility systems maintenance and physical security infrastructure. He procures specialized services including HVAC retrofits, access control system upgrades, and commercial-grade equipment servicing, demonstrating technical proficiency in defense facility operations and compliance with environmental and safety regulations.