John Bennett

John Bennett serves as a procurement lead within the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center’s Glynco Procurement Office, where he manages mission-critical acquisitions that support the modernization of federal law enforcement training infrastructure. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract execution for facilities, technology, and operational support services essential to maintaining readiness and safety across federal training programs. He specializes in procuring construction, electrical systems, and specialized equipment that enable realistic, secure, and scalable training environments, aligning closely with FLETC’s mandate to equip law enforcement personnel with state-of-the-art resources. Bennett maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including Diversified Fabricators & Erectors, Inc. for structural and fabrication services, Range Cleaners Inc. for specialized range maintenance, Builders Supply Inc. for building materials, Reynolds-Warren Equipment Company for training apparatus, and Contender Boats Inc. for maritime operational training assets. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in law enforcement-specific infrastructure, emphasizing reliability, compliance, and technical precision in deliverables. His procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation, with over 57% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate commitment to fostering economic opportunity among small, locally based contractors, particularly those capable of delivering specialized construction and technical services tailored to federal training needs. His contracting patterns consistently favor small business eligibility categories aligned with geographic and operational relevance. Bennett’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 238210 (Electrical Contractors), reflecting a heavy emphasis on wiring, power systems, and security infrastructure for training facilities. He also regularly procures services under NAICS 236220 (Commercial Building Construction) and 511210 (Software Publishers), indicating expertise in integrated facility upgrades and mission-critical software solutions. His domain knowledge spans physical infrastructure modernization, secure communications systems, and training environment optimization for federal law enforcement operations.