Freddie L. Everett

AFD Procurement serves as a key procurement lead within the United States Marshals Service, supporting the agency’s mission to maintain secure, operational-ready infrastructure for federal law enforcement and judicial protection activities. Responsible for managing acquisition lifecycle processes under FAR guidelines, they oversee the procurement of critical services and facilities support essential to the safe and functional operation of federal courthouses, detention facilities, and high-risk transport assets. Their acquisitions typically focus on logistics, facility maintenance, and specialized operational support services that ensure the continuity and resilience of U.S. Marshals Service operations across the nation. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, AFD Procurement maintains consistent engagement with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in warehousing, hazardous waste management, and transportation support services. Their contracting patterns reflect a preference for vendors with demonstrated expertise in federal security compliance, environmental regulations, and mission-critical logistics. Partnerships are typically structured through competitive sealed bids and set-aside mechanisms to ensure transparency and accountability in vendor selection. AFD Procurement demonstrates a strong and consistent commitment to small business participation, with 88.9% of acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a strategic emphasis on fostering economic opportunity among small, locally based firms and aligning with Department of Justice socioeconomic goals. The absence of large-scale set-asides for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB categories suggests a broad-based small business focus rather than targeted socioeconomically disadvantaged programs, prioritizing capacity-building across the small business ecosystem. Their primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 493190 (Other Warehousing and Storage), indicating heavy reliance on secure storage and logistics support for evidence, equipment, and personnel assets. Secondary focus areas include hazardous waste treatment (562211) and specialized transportation services (488119, 713930), reflecting operational needs tied to court security, fugitive transport, and facility maintenance. This technical domain expertise underscores their role in sustaining mission-critical infrastructure through compliant, secure, and environmentally responsible procurement practices.