Benjamin Schwarten

Benjamin Schwarten serves as a key procurement lead within Jmd-Procurement Services Staff, supporting the Department of Justice’s mission to modernize federal justice infrastructure through strategic acquisitions of mission-critical IT and digital services. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for computing infrastructure, data processing, and web hosting solutions that underpin secure legal operations, digital record systems, and secure communications platforms. His work ensures the agency’s technological capabilities align with evolving cybersecurity standards and operational demands, with a primary focus on acquiring scalable, compliant, and resilient cloud-enabled services that support DOJ’s broader IT modernization initiatives. Schwarten collaborates with a diverse array of federal contractors specializing in infrastructure-as-a-service, managed data centers, and secure cloud platforms. While no single vendor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with firms possessing FedRAMP authorization, FISMA compliance, and NIST 800-53 adherence. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, service-level agreements, and vendor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships with providers capable of delivering continuous operational support and rapid incident response. Schwarten’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under non-set-aside conditions. This indicates a focus on technical merit, capability, and scalability over socioeconomic categorization, though small businesses are not excluded—they compete on equal footing within fully open solicitations. His approach prioritizes mission readiness and technical excellence, aligning with DOJ’s need for high-assurance systems over socioeconomic targeting. His primary procurement focus is NAICS 518210, encompassing data processing, hosting, and related IT infrastructure services. He specializes in acquiring secure cloud environments, enterprise-grade data storage, application hosting, and managed network services that support legal case management systems, digital evidence repositories, and encrypted communications platforms. His technical expertise lies at the intersection of federal IT modernization and secure infrastructure deployment, ensuring DOJ’s digital backbone remains agile, compliant, and resilient.