Benjamin Van Wormer

Benjamin Van Wormer serves as a Contract Specialist within the Contracting and Procurement office of the Transportation Security Administration under the Department of Homeland Security. He plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions that support national transportation security infrastructure, specializing in the procurement of advanced detection systems, cybersecurity services, and operational technology solutions. His work directly enables the deployment of explosive detection systems, irradiation apparatus, and GPS-enabled rail monitoring technologies critical to aviation and transit security. Van Wormer manages the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and DHS acquisition policies while aligning procurements with strategic mission objectives. Van Wormer maintains a broad network of vendor partnerships across professional services and technical manufacturing sectors, engaging both large primes and specialized small businesses to deliver mission-critical capabilities. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his contracting patterns reflect consistent collaboration with firms offering analytical, engineering, and systems integration services tailored to high-security environments. He prioritizes performance-based outcomes and rigorous technical evaluation, fostering long-term vendor relationships grounded in accountability and innovation. His procurement approach reflects a strong preference for open competition, with approximately 89.5% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, he actively supports socioeconomic programs, dedicating roughly 5.3% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides and another 5.3% to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, demonstrating a balanced commitment to broad market access and veteran-owned enterprise development. Van Wormer’s primary NAICS focus areas include Administrative Management Consulting (541611), Other Professional Services (541990), Information Services (511210), and Instrument Manufacturing for Electrical Testing (334515), with additional emphasis on National Security (928110). He routinely procures technical services related to threat detection systems, data analytics platforms, and specialized instrumentation, showcasing deep expertise in securing advanced technologies for high-consequence transportation environments.