Courtney Batten

Courtney Batten serves as a key procurement lead within the Federal Medical Center at Butner, operating under the Bureau of Prisons, where they oversee the acquisition of mission-critical food services, nutritional supplies, and institutional furnishings essential to the health and operational integrity of the federal inmate population. Responsible for managing contracts aligned with federal dietary standards and medical compliance, Batten ensures the timely delivery of perishable and prepared foods, dairy products, and processed meats that meet strict nutritional and safety protocols. Their acquisitions directly support the agency’s mandate to provide dignified, medically appropriate care through reliable supply chain management. Batten maintains a consistent working relationship with American Vet Solutions Inc., a primary vendor delivering specialized food services tailored to institutional healthcare environments. Their contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with vendors capable of meeting rigorous federal food safety and dietary compliance requirements. These relationships are characterized by sustained engagement, quality assurance oversight, and adherence to USDA and BOP nutritional guidelines. A strong commitment to small business participation defines Batten’s procurement strategy, with 86.7% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate focus on empowering small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned enterprises capable of fulfilling complex food manufacturing and delivery requirements. Socioeconomic contracting is prioritized to foster economic inclusion while maintaining operational reliability. Batten’s primary NAICS focus includes perishable prepared food manufacturing (311991), fluid milk production (311511), meat processing (311612), and institutional furniture manufacturing (337127). Their technical expertise lies in procuring nutritionally compliant, shelf-stable, and refrigerated food systems, alongside durable, ADA-compliant furnishings for correctional healthcare facilities. This specialized domain requires deep familiarity with federal food codes, HACCP protocols, and institutional procurement standards under the Federal Acquisition Regulation.