Brad Tenpenny

Bradley J. Tenpenny serves as a Contracting Officer at Federal Correctional Institution Leavenworth under the Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice, where he manages the acquisition of mission-critical services essential to the safe, secure, and humane operation of the facility. His portfolio centers on procuring dietary services, infrastructure maintenance, and facility support functions that directly support the nutritional, religious, and operational needs of the incarcerated population. He routinely handles sealed bid and negotiated procurements under FAR Part 12 and Part 13, with a strong emphasis on compliance with federal food service standards and religious accommodation requirements, particularly for Kosher and Halal meal programs. Tenpenny maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized vendors, including ABNY Distribution LLC, Pueblo Trading Co Inc, L.A. Foods, LLC, and Shaver Foods LLC, all of which provide culturally and faith-compliant food products and distribution services. He also engages AMS Consultant for technical advisory support in facility operations. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with demonstrated expertise in institutional food service, religious dietary compliance, and logistics tailored to correctional environments. A strong advocate for small business participation, Tenpenny consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 87.5% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity among small, disadvantaged, and community-based vendors, aligning with Department of Justice and OMB socioeconomic goals. His primary NAICS focus includes 236220 (Commercial Building Construction) and 561710 (Pest Control Services), alongside 311999 (Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing), demonstrating expertise in both facility infrastructure and institutional food production. He specializes in procurements requiring strict regulatory adherence, including USDA food safety standards and ADA-compliant facility modifications, making him a key operator in the intersection of correctional operations and federal procurement compliance.