LaSheena Bentley

LaSheena Bentley serves as a Contracting Officer at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center’s Glynco Procurement Office, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing the Department of Homeland Security’s mission to equip federal law enforcement personnel with mission-critical infrastructure and support services. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for commercial and institutional building construction projects, ensuring that training facilities, operational complexes, and support structures meet rigorous federal standards for safety, durability, and functionality. Her acquisitions directly enable modernized training environments, secure communications systems, and resilient physical infrastructure essential to law enforcement readiness. Bentley maintains consistent, long-term relationships with a select group of contractors specializing in construction and facility support, including Diversified Fabricators & Erectors, Inc., Builders Supply Inc., and Contender Boats Inc. These partnerships reflect a focus on vendors with proven expertise in delivering high-integrity building systems, specialized equipment, and site-specific infrastructure tailored to law enforcement training needs. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, compliance, and performance accountability, fostering collaborative vendor relationships grounded in technical competence and regulatory adherence. A steadfast advocate for socioeconomic opportunity, Bentley exclusively utilizes HUBZone set-asides for all her acquisitions, demonstrating a deep commitment to directing federal contracting resources to qualified small businesses located in historically underutilized zones. This consistent preference underscores her dedication to community economic development and equitable access to federal procurement opportunities for small businesses in designated areas. Her technical domain is centered entirely on NAICS 236220—Commercial and Institutional Building Construction—where she specializes in procuring turnkey construction services for training academies, indoor firing ranges, vehicle handling courses, and support buildings. Her expertise lies in managing complex construction contracts that integrate structural, mechanical, and safety systems critical to operational law enforcement training environments.