Billy J. Long

Billy J. Long serves as a Contract Specialist at the Federal Medical Center Lexington (FMC Lexington), part of the Bureau of Prisons under the Department of Justice. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions to ensure the delivery of essential subsistence, medical, and operational services to the incarcerated population. His responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, conducting market research, evaluating proposals, negotiating terms, and administering contracts in compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation. He primarily handles acquisitions related to food services, pharmaceuticals, and medical supplies, aligning procurement activities with the agency’s mission to uphold federal standards for inmate health and nutritional care. Long maintains a consistent working relationship with SHAVER FOODS LLC, a primary vendor for grocery and subsistence commodities, reflecting a reliance on established supply chain partners with proven capacity to meet institutional dietary requirements. His contracting patterns emphasize reliability, compliance, and scalability, favoring vendors capable of delivering consistent, high-volume, and temperature-controlled goods under strict federal oversight. These partnerships are built on long-term performance and adherence to food safety and logistics standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Long consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 83.3% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity while ensuring competitive, responsive sourcing. His approach aligns with federal socioeconomic goals, fostering partnerships with small, locally-based suppliers who meet the unique demands of federal correctional healthcare environments. His procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 424410 (General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers), underscoring his expertise in procuring bulk food and nutritional commodities. Secondary categories include medical equipment and supplies (NAICS 423450), reflecting his involvement in clinical support procurement. His technical domain expertise centers on the logistical and regulatory complexities of supplying institutional food and medical services under federal correctional constraints.