Benjamin Simcock

Benjamin Simcock serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, Office of Acquisition and Supply Chain Management (OAS PCMB), where he plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical technical services to advance the nation’s food safety infrastructure. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for advanced laboratory and data analytics capabilities, ensuring the agency maintains cutting-edge diagnostic tools for real-time detection of biological and chemical hazards in meat, poultry, and egg products. His portfolio primarily encompasses complex, science-driven procurements requiring specialized technical expertise and stringent compliance with federal testing and validation standards. Simcock cultivates strategic partnerships with a diverse range of vendors specializing in analytical instrumentation, laboratory support services, and data systems integration. While no single contractor dominates his award profile, he consistently engages firms with proven capabilities in scientific computing, bioinformatics, and laboratory automation, fostering competitive, performance-based contracting environments that prioritize technical excellence and regulatory alignment. His contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic categorization. This approach underscores his commitment to securing the most qualified providers to meet the agency’s high-stakes public health objectives. Simcock’s procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting his specialization in bespoke software development for food safety analytics, laboratory information management systems, and automated inspection data platforms. He routinely procures services involving machine learning models, real-time hazard detection algorithms, and integrated data pipelines that support FSIS’s science-based surveillance mission, demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical demands of modern food safety laboratories.