Chico O. Solis

Chico Solis serves as a Contract Specialist within the Federal Prison System’s Bureau of Prisons, overseeing the acquisition of critical services that support the health, safety, and operational integrity of federal correctional facilities. His role centers on ensuring compliance with constitutional standards for humane care through the strategic procurement of medical, dietary, and infrastructure-related contracts. Solis manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, including complex service contracts requiring technical evaluation and performance-based specifications. He plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement outcomes with the agency’s mission to deliver continuous, constitutionally compliant care to incarcerated populations. Solis maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Federal Prison Industries, Inc., NaphCare Inc., and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, among others. These partnerships reflect a focus on integrated healthcare delivery, facility maintenance, and specialized institutional services. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, particularly with firms experienced in high-security, high-volume institutional environments. He frequently engages contractors with demonstrated expertise in correctional healthcare systems, environmental services, and mission-critical infrastructure upgrades. Solis demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately half of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of contracts remain open to all competitors, he actively leverages socioeconomic programs, including Women-Owned Small Business set-asides, to expand vendor diversity. His contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach—prioritizing competition while ensuring meaningful opportunities for small and underserved businesses within the correctional services sector. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 813110 (Religious Organizations) for dietary and spiritual services, 621492 (Kidney Dialysis Centers) and 621512 (Diagnostic Imaging Centers) for specialized medical care, and 562111 (Solid Waste Collection) for institutional sanitation. This technical domain expertise underscores his proficiency in procuring mission-critical health and facility support services tailored to the unique demands of federal correctional environments.