Douglas Garza

Douglas Garza serves as a Contracting Officer at the Federal Correctional Institution at Mendota (15B620), within the Bureau of Prisons, where he is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions critical to facility operations. His portfolio centers on securing food service, maintenance, and utility support contracts that ensure the safe, compliant, and logistically sustainable functioning of a federal detention facility. Garza specializes in acquiring nutritionally balanced, culturally appropriate meals and related food manufacturing services under strict federal dietary and safety standards, aligning acquisitions with the agency’s mission to uphold inmate health and institutional stability through reliable supply chains. Garza maintains a consistent working relationship with Western State Design, Inc., a primary contractor delivering specialized food service solutions tailored to institutional needs. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability, regulatory compliance, and operational adaptability. He collaborates closely with suppliers who demonstrate capacity to meet the unique demands of federal correctional environments, including secure logistics, sanitation protocols, and menu standardization across diverse dietary requirements. Garza exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, directing 100% of his acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively prioritizes small business participation, ensuring that contracts are awarded exclusively to small businesses certified under the Small Business Administration’s programs, reinforcing the agency’s dedication to economic inclusion and community-based supplier development. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing), reflecting his expertise in sourcing prepared meals, value-added food products, and specialized dietary formulations. He also procures services under NAICS 311612 (Meat Processed from Carcasses) and 611710 (Educational Support Services), demonstrating a nuanced understanding of institutional food systems and ancillary support functions essential to correctional operations.