Elizabeth C. Heitz

Elizabeth C. Heitz serves as a Contracting Officer for the Detention Compliance and Removals unit under U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement within the Department of Homeland Security. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions critical to the safe, secure, and compliant operation of immigration detention and removal programs. Her portfolio encompasses a diverse range of acquisitions including facility services, medical support, transportation logistics, and security-related contracts, ensuring alignment with federal regulations and agency mission objectives. She exercises full contracting authority under the Federal Acquisition Regulation and is responsible for ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficiency in all award decisions. Heitz maintains strategic relationships with a focused group of prime contractors, including B.I. Incorporated, Acentra Health LLC, and Ardent Group, LLC, which provide specialized services ranging from medical care and detention operations support to armored transportation and compliance monitoring. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven experience in high-security, mission-critical environments, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory adherence. A strong advocate for socioeconomic opportunities, Heitz prioritizes small business participation, with 75% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Her consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate commitment to expanding market access for disadvantaged and underserved vendors, aligning with federal goals to promote equitable contracting practices. Her procurement focus centers on four primary NAICS categories: 314999 (miscellaneous textile products), 713990 (amusement and recreation services), 561613 (armored car services), and 621511 (medical laboratories). These reflect a unique blend of operational needs—from detainee clothing and facility amenities to secure transport and clinical diagnostics—highlighting her expertise in managing complex, multi-domain acquisitions within a high-stakes federal environment.