Andre J. Bouchard

Andre J. Bouchard serves as a Procurement and Property Specialist at the Federal Correctional Institution Berlin under the Bureau of Prisons, where he plays a critical role in securing food services and related supplies to support the nutritional, cultural, and medical needs of the incarcerated population. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract administration and property accountability—ensuring strict compliance with federal regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Justice procurement policies. Bouchard primarily manages acquisitions for perishable and non-perishable food products, dietary supplements, and related logistical services essential to maintaining a compliant and humane food service program. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Bouchard maintains consistent partnerships with vendors specializing in institutional food manufacturing, distribution, and food safety compliance. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, scalability, and adherence to dietary standards, fostering long-term relationships with suppliers capable of meeting the unique requirements of a federal correctional environment, including halal, kosher, allergen-free, and therapeutic diets. Bouchard demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately 66.2% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate focus on small business participation, regularly awarding contracts to small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, and other eligible small business concerns. This commitment aligns with the Bureau of Prisons’ mission to promote economic opportunity while ensuring operational integrity. His procurement expertise is heavily concentrated in NAICS 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing), reflecting his primary focus on specialized food products tailored for institutional correctional settings. He also engages with vendors in waste management and materials recovery to support facility sustainability initiatives, though these represent a minor portion of his portfolio. Bouchard’s technical domain expertise lies in the intersection of food safety, dietary compliance, and federal supply chain logistics within a high-regulation correctional environment.