Paul Bennett

Paul Bennett serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4460 19 Cons Pka unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a critical role in executing facility infrastructure and operational support acquisitions. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for maintenance, construction, and utility systems essential to sustaining Air Force installation readiness. His portfolio primarily encompasses service-based procurements under FAR Part 12 and Part 36, with a focus on environmental, mechanical, and airfield support services. Bennett ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning contract actions with the agency’s strategic priorities of infrastructure resilience and mission-critical facility sustainment. He maintains established working relationships with key contractors including DREW INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC and L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, both of which provide specialized services in facility systems and air transportation support. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with vendors demonstrating technical proficiency in complex infrastructure environments. These relationships are characterized by consistent recompetition and performance-based contract modifications, indicating a focus on reliability, quality, and mission alignment over transactional engagements. Bennett’s contracting approach reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic programs, with approximately 30% of his awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of his acquisitions remain open to all competitors, he actively promotes small business participation through targeted solicitation strategies and clear evaluation criteria favoring proven small business capabilities. His pattern shows no reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead emphasizing broad small business eligibility under the total small business category. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 238220 (plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors) and 238160 (roofing contractors), reflecting deep expertise in building systems maintenance. He also routinely procures services under 488190 (air transportation support) and 562211 (hazardous waste disposal), demonstrating technical familiarity with environmental compliance and airfield infrastructure. His domain expertise lies in integrating utility, environmental, and facility services to ensure continuous operational readiness across Air Force bases.