Dion Benton

Dion Benton serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4407 375th Contracting Squadron, Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing facility-related acquisitions that sustain mission-critical infrastructure at Air Force installations. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for building operations, environmental compliance, security systems, airfield support, and lodging services. Benton specializes in complex, multi-year service contracts requiring precise compliance with FAR provisions and DoD-specific procurement policies, ensuring operational readiness through timely and lawful acquisition of essential support functions. Benton maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including CHALLENGE UNLIMITED, INC., JAYTECH, INC., and NORTH AMERICAN IMPORT AND EXPORT COMPANY LLC, who provide specialized facility services, technical support, and logistics solutions. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven performance in government environments, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and task-order mechanisms to respond dynamically to installation needs. These partnerships are characterized by long-term reliability and adherence to performance-based service standards. Benton demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly equal portions of his portfolio allocated to total small business set-asides and no set-aside procurements, alongside a notable 14.3% focus on service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) set-asides. This reflects a deliberate effort to promote equitable access while maintaining competitive integrity, aligning with Department of the Air Force goals to maximize small business participation without compromising mission requirements. His primary NAICS focus areas include 511210 (Software Publishers), 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications), and 519130 (Other Information Services), indicating a strong emphasis on IT infrastructure, communications systems, and digital services supporting base operations. He also routinely procures services under 337910 (Mattress Manufacturing) and 484210 (Household Goods Moving), underscoring his role in managing diverse, non-traditional but mission-essential support functions critical to installation livability and readiness.