Jeff M. Benson

Jeff M. Benson serves as a Contractor supporting the GSA Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Region 11, where he plays a critical role in executing mission-critical IT and professional services acquisitions. Embedded within the agency’s digital modernization initiatives, Benson facilitates the procurement of secure, scalable software development, cybersecurity solutions, and systems integration services that enhance federal operational efficiency. His work directly supports FAS’s mandate to deliver agile, compliant, and future-ready technology capabilities across federal agencies, with a focus on legacy system modernization and risk mitigation through secure cloud and DevSecOps practices. Benson collaborates with a diverse ecosystem of vendors, including mid-tier IT service providers, cybersecurity specialists, and software development firms, many of which hold federal certifications such as CMMI, ISO 27001, or FedRAMP authorization. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for performance-based, outcome-driven solicitations, often utilizing Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) vehicles and Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) to accelerate delivery timelines. He maintains a collaborative, transparent relationship with industry, emphasizing clear requirements definition, post-award performance monitoring, and contract closeout rigor. Benson demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 68.4% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He consistently prioritizes opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, aligning with GSA’s broader equity and inclusion goals. His procurement approach ensures meaningful small business participation while maintaining compliance with federal socioeconomic mandates. His technical focus centers on NAICS categories related to information technology services, including systems design, cloud infrastructure, network security, and enterprise software development. Benson specializes in procuring tailored solutions for federal cybersecurity modernization, data analytics platforms, and mission-critical application development, ensuring acquisitions meet NIST and FISMA compliance standards. His expertise lies in bridging technical requirements with acquisition strategy to deliver secure, high-performing digital capabilities.