SSG Ben Shepherd

SSG Ben Shepherd serves as a key procurement specialist within the W6QM MICC-FDO at Fort Hood, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to sustain and modernize critical garrison infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on facility operations, security systems, and installation support services, ensuring that barracks, utilities, communications networks, and mission-critical facilities remain operational and resilient. His work directly enables force readiness by securing timely access to essential equipment, services, and maintenance solutions that uphold the Army’s garrison standards. Shepherd routinely handles task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts under FAR Part 16, with a strong emphasis on performance-based acquisition strategies. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including DTESS JV LLC, TLC SOLUTIONS, INC., GERLING & ASSOCIATES, INC., STERLING COMPUTERS CORPORATION, and GOVERNMENT ACQUISITIONS INC., all of whom provide specialized services in equipment leasing, security system integration, and facility support. His procurement approach favors established vendors with proven track records in military installation environments, fostering long-term partnerships that prioritize reliability, compliance, and rapid response to operational needs. Shepherd demonstrates a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with approximately 77.8% of his awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 11.1% awarded through 8(a) competed programs. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate economic opportunity within the defense industrial base while ensuring competitive, innovative solutions from qualified small firms. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 532490—Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing—reflecting heavy reliance on temporary or specialized equipment such as power generators, climate control units, and mobile command systems. He also regularly procures security systems services (NAICS 561621) and educational support services (NAICS 611710), demonstrating expertise in both physical infrastructure support and workforce readiness enablement.