Charles Bennett

Charles Bennett serves as a key procurement lead within the Internal Revenue Service’s IT Strategy and Modernization unit, where he oversees the acquisition of mission-critical IT modernization solutions to support the agency’s digital transformation. His responsibilities include managing end-to-end contracting processes for enterprise software, secure data platforms, and cybersecurity-enabling services that underpin tax administration systems. He focuses on complex, high-impact acquisitions that require rigorous compliance with federal IT standards, including NIST frameworks and FISMA controls, ensuring that all procurements align with the IRS’s strategic goals of scalability, interoperability, and resilience. Bennett collaborates with a broad spectrum of technology vendors, including systems integrators, cloud service providers, and specialized software developers, to deliver secure, scalable IT infrastructure. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the procurement record, his acquisitions consistently engage firms with proven expertise in federal IT modernization, particularly those capable of delivering agile, DevSecOps-enabled solutions and legacy system migration services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for performance-based, outcome-driven contracts that emphasize continuous delivery and operational support. Bennett’s procurement portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic classifications, though small businesses remain eligible and competitive within the open market. His approach prioritizes solution quality and compliance over mandated set-asides, aligning with the agency’s need for rapid, high-assurance delivery. His primary focus is on NAICS 541519—Other Computer Related Services—encompassing custom software development, systems architecture, data modernization, and IT consulting services. He procures solutions that support enterprise data platforms, cloud migration, identity management, and automated compliance monitoring, demonstrating deep technical expertise in federal IT modernization domains.