Ben Hanson

Ben Hanson serves as a Contracting Officer at U.S. Penitentiary Terre Haute (Agency Code: 15B418), a facility within the Federal Bureau of Prisons under the Department of Justice. In this role, he is responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical goods and services that support the nutritional, cultural, and sanitary needs of the incarcerated population. His procurement portfolio centers on specialized food products—including halal, kosher, and shelf-stable items—as well as facility-related supplies such as bedding, sanitation equipment, and dietary service infrastructure. He ensures all acquisitions comply with federal regulations, religious accommodation mandates, and food safety standards under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Ben maintains consistent working relationships with key vendors such as Shaver Foods LLC and Roche Diagnostics Corporation, reflecting a focus on reliable suppliers capable of delivering high-volume, regulated, and culturally sensitive goods. His contracting patterns prioritize vendors with proven capacity in food processing, medical diagnostics, and institutional supply chain management, often engaging in long-term, performance-based agreements that emphasize quality control and compliance. His contracting activity reflects minimal use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 95.7% of awards issued under full and open competition, indicating a primary emphasis on capability and compliance over socioeconomic preferences. Only 4.3% of awards are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, suggesting a selective but not exclusionary approach to small business participation. Ben’s procurement focus is concentrated in four NAICS categories—313210 (Broadwoven Fabric Mills), 316110 (Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing), 337910 (Mattress Manufacturing), and 339993 (Fastener, Button, Needle, and Pin Manufacturing)—each representing foundational institutional supply needs. His expertise lies in sourcing durable, high-volume, non-perishable materials for correctional facility operations, demonstrating deep technical knowledge in institutional textiles, leather goods, bedding systems, and hardware components critical to secure environments.