Eric M. Peterson

Eric M. Peterson serves as a key procurement professional within the Detention Compliance and Removals unit of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, overseeing the acquisition of critical services that support the safe, secure, and compliant detention and removal of individuals under immigration enforcement. His work centers on managing contracts for operational support, including security, logistics, training, and administrative services essential to facility integrity and regulatory compliance. He handles a diverse portfolio of acquisitions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, ensuring alignment with DHS mission objectives and federal procurement standards. Peterson maintains consistent contracting relationships with core vendors including B.I. Incorporated, Acentra Health LLC, and Ardent Group, LLC, which provide specialized services ranging from security operations and detainee healthcare to transportation logistics and management consulting. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and vendor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering mission-critical support under high-stakes operational conditions. He prioritizes reliability, compliance, and scalability in vendor selection, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and task-order mechanisms to respond dynamically to field needs. His contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with equal portions of awards designated as no set-aside and total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a deliberate strategy to integrate qualified small businesses into the agency’s operational ecosystem without compromising mission readiness. He actively engages with small business contractors across multiple socioeconomic categories, ensuring equitable access while maintaining performance standards. Peterson’s primary NAICS focus includes Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110), and Professional and Management Development Training (611430), reflecting his expertise in securing personnel, transportation, and workforce development solutions. He also procures administrative consulting and specialized manufacturing services, demonstrating broad technical fluency across detention operations, logistics, and compliance infrastructure.