Shaena Marie P Benavente

Shaena Marie P. Benavente serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA5240 36 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain air base infrastructure and operational readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on facility maintenance, communications systems, and specialized equipment procurement, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-aligned delivery timelines. Her work directly supports the sustainment of airborne and ground support systems through timely and compliant contracting actions that align with the agency’s strategic priorities in logistics and infrastructure modernization. Benavente maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Pacific Rim Constructors Inc., GoCrafts LLC, Docomo Pacific, Inc., M-80 Systems, Inc., and MIC Industries Inc., reflecting a balanced mix of small business and general contractor engagement. Her procurement patterns indicate a preference for vendors with proven capabilities in facility construction, telecommunications, and electromechanical systems, fostering long-term partnerships built on performance reliability and regulatory compliance. A strong advocate for small business participation, Benavente consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over half of her awards designated for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, ensuring equitable access for small, disadvantaged, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms while maintaining competition and mission effectiveness. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 562991 (Septic Tank and Related Services), reflecting a unique emphasis on environmental and utility infrastructure support, alongside significant activity in NAICS 335312 (Motor and Generator Manufacturing) and 333914 (Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing). This technical specialization demonstrates deep expertise in procuring critical mechanical, electrical, and environmental systems essential to sustaining Air Force installation operations.