Chad Privett

Chad Privett serves as the primary procurement lead for Federal Prison Industries (Unicor), a U.S. Department of Justice entity dedicated to providing vocational training and meaningful employment to incarcerated individuals through industrial production. In this role, he manages the acquisition of goods and services that support Unicor’s mission of rehabilitation through industry, overseeing contracts for manufacturing, environmental services, and agricultural support operations. His procurement activities are strategically aligned with federal mandates to leverage inmate labor for cost-effective, mission-critical outputs while ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and workforce development goals. Privett maintains consistent contracting relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including Veterans Range Solutions, LLC, Krueger International, Inc., Veterans Environmental Group, LLC, Blind Industries and Services of Maryland, and Nightingale Corp. These partnerships reflect a preference for mission-aligned organizations with expertise in industrial manufacturing, environmental remediation, and workforce integration for underserved populations. His approach emphasizes long-term, performance-based vendor collaborations that align with Unicor’s rehabilitative objectives and federal supply chain priorities. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Privett directs approximately 71.4% of his acquisitions toward small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned enterprises. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize small business participation over unrestricted competitions, reinforcing federal goals for inclusive economic opportunity and supplier diversity. His procurement focus centers on four key NAICS categories: Farm Labor Contractors and Crew Leaders (40%), Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (20%), Environmental Consulting Services (20%), and Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing (20%). These reflect Unicor’s operational needs in agricultural support, industrial production, and environmental compliance, showcasing his technical expertise in managing complex, labor-intensive supply chains that integrate inmate workforce capabilities with regulated manufacturing and service delivery requirements.