Charles E. Hawkins

Charles Hawkins serves as a Contract Specialist at U.S. Penitentiary Terre Haute, part of the Federal Bureau of Prisons under the Department of Justice. In this role, he manages the acquisition of mission-critical food and facility services tailored to the religious, dietary, and health needs of a federally incarcerated population. His procurement portfolio centers on halal, kosher, dairy, perishable prepared meals, and shelf-stable food products, ensuring compliance with federal nutritional standards and cultural sensitivities. He executes contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, balancing operational requirements with stringent security and sanitation protocols, and frequently coordinates with facility operations, dietary services, and compliance units to align sourcing with inmate care standards. Hawkins maintains consistent working relationships with key vendors including Shaver Foods LLC and Roche Diagnostics Corporation, reflecting a dual focus on specialized food manufacturing and health-supporting supplies. His contractor engagements emphasize reliability, regulatory adherence, and scalability to meet the unique demands of institutional feeding programs. He fosters long-term partnerships with suppliers capable of delivering consistent quality, religiously compliant ingredients, and just-in-time logistics for perishable goods, often requiring specialized cold-chain and storage capabilities. A strong advocate for small business participation, Hawkins consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides, with nearly two-thirds of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses under FAR 19.5. He also regularly supports Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. His award patterns reflect a strategic emphasis on expanding vendor diversity while maintaining high standards for food safety and religious accommodation. His primary NAICS focus includes 311999 (Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) and 311991 (Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing), with notable activity in fluid milk production and religious organization-related services. This specialization underscores his expertise in procuring culturally and religiously compliant food systems, making him a key technical resource in federal institutional nutrition contracting.