Dion Benton

Dion Benton serves as a Contract Specialist within the 0410 Aq Hq Contract office under the Department of the Army, where he plays a critical role in securing mission-enabling services that sustain operational readiness across Army installations and deployed forces. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions for logistical, hospitality, security, and administrative support contracts, ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations. Benton specializes in complex service-based acquisitions that directly support personnel welfare and force sustainment, with a focus on delivering reliable, scalable solutions for mission-critical infrastructure. He maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC, BARBARICUM LLC, QUIET PROFESSIONALS, LLC, SOS INTERNATIONAL LLC, and SECOND-61 LLC, reflecting a preference for experienced vendors capable of delivering integrated support services under dynamic operational conditions. His contracting patterns indicate a reliance on established industry partners with proven capabilities in force support, cybersecurity, and facility operations, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and performance-based contract vehicles to ensure flexibility and accountability. Benton demonstrates a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting, with the majority of awards issued under no set-aside provisions, while maintaining a meaningful commitment to small business participation—approximately 25% of his portfolio is allocated to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and 8(a) competed awards represent a notable 8.3%. This reflects a strategic alignment with DoD goals to foster competition while ensuring access to specialized capabilities. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), complemented by significant activity in administrative management consulting (541611) and specialized manufacturing sectors including prefabricated metal structures and communications equipment. This technical diversity underscores his expertise in acquiring both service and hardware solutions essential to modern military base operations and expeditionary support systems.