Benjamin Rickman

Benjamin Rickman serves as the primary contracting lead for W074 Endist Wilmington under the Department of the Army, overseeing the acquisition of critical civil works and infrastructure support services essential to Army installation readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of construction, maintenance, and utility-related contracts aligned with the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize land, water, and built environments. His acquisitions span specialty trade contracting, environmental compliance, and facility operations, ensuring mission-critical infrastructure remains operational and resilient. Rickman works closely with project engineers and environmental specialists to align procurement strategy with technical requirements and regulatory standards. He maintains established relationships with key contractors including VETPRIDE-EMI MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS, LLC, 4K Global-ACC MP, LLC, COTTRELL CONTRACTING CORPORATION, LGX-RBS, LLC, and SOUTHWIND CONSTRUCTION CORP, reflecting a preference for experienced, mission-aligned vendors with proven capabilities in military infrastructure support. His contracting patterns emphasize long-term performance reliability over transactional engagements, fostering collaborative partnerships with firms that demonstrate technical proficiency in complex, regulated environments. Rickman demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 78% of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He consistently prioritizes small business participation, with additional allocations to 8(a) competed and service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-asides, reinforcing the agency’s mandate to promote equitable access to federal opportunities. His procurement approach integrates socioeconomic goals directly into technical evaluations, ensuring compliance while maximizing small business impact. His primary NAICS focus areas include 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), 561720 (Janitorial Services), and 721211 (RV Parks and Campgrounds), reflecting a broad scope of facility support services—from specialized construction and maintenance to operational amenities. He also procures heavy civil engineering and landscaping services, indicating expertise in integrated infrastructure lifecycle management across military installations.