Benjamin Shih

Benjamin T. Shih serves as a Contracting Officer within the Detention Compliance and Removals unit of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under the Department of Homeland Security. In this role, he is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions to support the safe, secure, and compliant detention and removal of individuals subject to immigration enforcement. His portfolio encompasses a diverse range of acquisitions including security services, operational consulting, logistics support, and critical infrastructure services essential to detention facility operations. Shih ensures all procurements align with federal regulations, agency mission priorities, and performance-based contracting standards. Shih maintains established relationships with key contractors including B.I. Incorporated, Acentra Health LLC, and Ardent Group, LLC, which provide specialized services in detainee care, administrative management, and security operations. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-driven partnerships with vendors capable of delivering scalable, mission-critical support across multiple operational domains. He consistently engages with firms possessing demonstrated expertise in federal compliance, detention standards, and emergency response protocols. While the majority of his acquisitions—83.3%—are conducted without set-asides, Shih actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, accounting for 16.7% of his awards. His approach balances operational necessity with socioeconomic objectives, ensuring small businesses with proven capabilities in security, health services, and management consulting have meaningful access to agency contracts. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 481219 (nonscheduled air transportation for detainee movement), 561612 (security guards and patrol services), and 541611 (management consulting), reflecting his expertise in operational logistics, facility security, and program oversight. He also procures computing infrastructure and emergency relief services to sustain detention operations, demonstrating deep domain knowledge in mission-critical federal support systems.