Brendan Benisek

Brendan Benisek serves as a key secondary procurement support professional within the Cwmd Acq Division of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations. Though not a contracting officer, he plays a critical role in facilitating the acquisition of advanced detection and response technologies designed to safeguard first responders and public safety personnel from radiological, nuclear, and high-consequence threats. His responsibilities include supporting the planning, solicitation, and evaluation of contracts for specialized equipment and technical services, ensuring alignment with the division’s mission to enhance national resilience through timely, compliant, and technically sound procurement actions. While specific contractor names are not available, Benisek collaborates with a diverse range of vendors including defense contractors, scientific instrument manufacturers, and software developers specializing in radiation detection systems and medical surveillance platforms. His working relationships reflect a preference for technical precision and regulatory compliance, often engaging firms with expertise in NIST-aligned standards and DHS-certified technologies. He supports a procurement environment that values innovation, interoperability, and rapid deployment capabilities. Benisek’s contracting patterns show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 66.7% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, he actively supports socioeconomic goals, with nearly one-third of procurements reserved for small businesses—equally split between Total Small Business Set-Asides and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides—demonstrating a balanced commitment to both competition and veteran-owned enterprise participation. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (professional and technical services), 541715 (R&D in physical sciences), and 513210 (software publishing), reflecting deep engagement with radiation detection systems, sensor integration platforms, data analytics tools, and custom monitoring software. He consistently supports acquisitions involving Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519) and management consulting services (541611), underscoring expertise in both hardware and systems-level solutions for homeland security applications.