Carlton T. Benton

Carlton T. Benton serves as a Contracting Officer within the Special Contracting Branches A and B of the General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service, where he plays a pivotal role in securing critical logistics, warehousing, and specialized manufacturing services to support federal operational readiness across defense and civilian missions. He manages complex acquisitions under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, focusing on end-to-end supply chain resilience for overseas and contingency operations. His portfolio emphasizes industrial support services, including storage, distribution, and technical systems integration, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities to federal agencies operating in austere environments. Benton maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including COMMUNICATION LOGIC LLC, LC INDUSTRIES INC, and FSR CONSULTING LLC, which provide specialized engineering, manufacturing, and logistics support. His procurement approach favors established vendors with proven track records in rapid-scale production and expeditionary logistics, often leveraging indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and performance-based service contracts to ensure flexibility and accountability. These partnerships are characterized by long-term engagement, technical collaboration, and strict compliance with quality and delivery metrics. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted as unrestricted procurements (81%), Benton demonstrates a measurable commitment to small business participation, with HUBZone and total small business set-asides accounting for 9.5% each. His socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach—prioritizing efficiency while actively enabling qualified small businesses to compete for niche technical and logistical opportunities under FAR Part 19. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and 511210 (Software Publishers), reflecting a strong demand for mission-critical software and systems integration. He also frequently procures services under 493190 (Other Warehousing and Storage) and 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing), underscoring his expertise in industrial support, automated inventory systems, and customized equipment fabrication for federal contingency operations.