Tyler Bender

Tyler Bender supports the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office in managing critical procurement activities aligned with operational readiness and mission modernization. Though formally unclassified in title, his role centers on administering professional services contracts that sustain Air Force technical infrastructure, including systems engineering, cybersecurity support, and enterprise IT modernization. He routinely handles acquisitions under NAICS codes tied to administrative consulting, custom software development, and technical assistance, ensuring alignment with Air Force strategic priorities. His work bridges operational needs with contracting execution, facilitating timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities through compliant, performance-based contracting vehicles. Bender maintains established relationships with key contractors including SIGMATECH, INC. and PURDUE UNIVERSITY, reflecting a pattern of engagement with specialized technical service providers and research institutions. His procurement approach favors partners with proven expertise in defense-relevant domains such as systems engineering, data analytics, and IT modernization. These relationships are characterized by repeat engagement, performance-based task orders, and a preference for firms capable of delivering integrated solutions under long-term acquisition frameworks, including IDIQs and OTAs. His contracting portfolio demonstrates a balanced approach to socioeconomic preferences, with approximately 28.6% of awards designated for small business set-asides—equally split between total small business and service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) categories. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, Bender consistently prioritizes opportunities for qualified SDVOSBs and small businesses, aligning with Department of Defense mandates to foster innovation and resilience within the defense industrial base. The primary technical domains he procures span administrative management consulting, custom computer programming, and medical equipment supply chains, with notable emphasis on 541611 and 541511 NAICS codes. This reflects a focus on optimizing workforce efficiency, developing tailored software tools, and supporting logistics infrastructure—often integrating commercial best practices into defense operations. His expertise lies in aligning procurement strategy with mission-critical technical requirements across both IT and operational support domains.