Felix A. Benavente

Felix A. Benavente serves as a Contract Specialist with Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Marianas, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain military infrastructure across Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—he specializes in facility support, environmental services, and site development contracts aligned with NAVFAC’s strategic priorities of operational readiness and environmental stewardship. His portfolio emphasizes non-residential facility management, technical consulting, and infrastructure maintenance services essential to military installation resilience. Benavente maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including SEL Engineering Services, Inc., Schneider Electric Buildings Critical Systems, Inc., CDM Constructors Inc., and AMD International Technologies LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on integrated facility services, critical power systems, construction management, and technical engineering support. His procurement approach fosters long-term vendor collaboration, ensuring technical compliance and performance reliability across diverse operational environments. A strong advocate for small business participation, Benavente consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with nearly 78% of his awards designated for small business categories—particularly Total Small Business Set-Asides and HUBZone contracts. His contracting patterns demonstrate a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity in the Indo-Pacific region by actively engaging HUBZone and 8(a) certified firms, reinforcing NAVFAC’s mission to build equitable and sustainable supply chains. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories 531120 (nonresidential building lessors), 541690 (technical consulting), 561730 (landscaping), and 562111 (solid waste collection), with additional activity in 238910 (site preparation). These reflect a technical domain centered on facility sustainment, environmental compliance, and mission-critical site infrastructure, underscoring his expertise in managing complex, multi-disciplinary service contracts for military installations.