Edith M Benton

Edith B. Benton serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical service delivery across technical and operational domains. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional services, with a strong emphasis on architectural, engineering, and facility support contracts. Benton works closely with program managers and technical evaluators to translate mission needs into enforceable, compliant contract vehicles that promote efficiency and accountability. Her contractor relationships center on firms providing specialized professional services, particularly those with expertise in design, systems integration, and facility maintenance. While no single contractor dominates her award history, she consistently engages with both large professional service providers and small businesses capable of delivering high-quality technical solutions. Her approach reflects a preference for competitive, transparent processes that prioritize technical merit and past performance over price alone, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability and regulatory adherence. Benton demonstrates a clear commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly one-fifth of her awards designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), reflecting a deliberate effort to support veteran entrepreneurship. The majority of her acquisitions—81.8%—are conducted as full and open competitions, indicating a balanced approach that prioritizes broad market access while intentionally reserving select opportunities for qualified small business concerns. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541310 (Architectural Services) and 541330 (Engineering Services), where she manages design, planning, and technical consulting contracts. She also regularly procures janitorial and facility support services under NAICS 561720, demonstrating expertise in both capital infrastructure support and operational maintenance. Her technical domain expertise spans built environment design, civil engineering, and facility operations, positioning her as a key liaison between technical stakeholders and contracting execution.