Robert Benion

Robert Benion serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions across defense and support services, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and mission-aligned outcomes. He oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation to award and administration—focusing on high-priority technical and operational needs. His portfolio primarily includes procurement of ordnance-related systems, architectural design services, and facilities support solutions, requiring deep familiarity with defense acquisition frameworks and performance-based contracting methodologies. Benion plays a critical role in translating agency requirements into legally sound, competitively awarded contracts that deliver mission readiness and operational efficiency. While specific contractor names are not publicly identified, Benion routinely engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including both large defense industrial base firms and small businesses capable of delivering specialized ordnance components, technical architectural planning, and facilities maintenance services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for competitive sealed bidding and negotiated acquisitions under FAR Part 15, with an emphasis on clear performance standards and risk mitigation through robust contract clauses. He maintains a balanced approach to vendor relationships, fostering long-term partnerships while ensuring open competition and accountability. Benion demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, allocating 25% of his awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with no use of other socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. This focus reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small businesses with proven technical capabilities in his primary procurement domains. His approach aligns with federal small business goals while maintaining rigorous evaluation criteria to ensure mission-critical requirements are met. His core procurement focus lies in NAICS 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing), where he handles specialized defense equipment, and equally in NAICS 541310 (Architectural Services) and 561210 (Facilities Support Services), where he procures design, engineering, and operational support solutions. This technical breadth underscores his expertise in both hardware-intensive defense systems and mission-enabling infrastructure services.