Gregory M. Formella

Gregory M. Formella serves as a Contract Specialist within the Federal Prison System under the Department of Justice, where he manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure, medical support, and operational services essential to the safe and humane functioning of federal correctional facilities. His portfolio centers on construction, maintenance, and health-related contracts that ensure compliance with constitutional standards for incarcerated populations. Formella specializes in complex, mission-critical procurements under FAR Part 13 and Part 14, often coordinating with facility engineers and medical directors to align contracting strategies with operational needs and regulatory requirements. He maintains longstanding relationships with key contractors including Federal Prison Industries, Inc., NAPHCARE INC, and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, partnering with vendors who provide specialized services in facility maintenance, healthcare delivery, and institutional infrastructure. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven experience in federal correctional environments, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and task-order mechanisms to ensure responsive, scalable service delivery across a geographically dispersed system. Formella demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 53% of his awards designated for small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, including significant participation from service-disabled veteran-owned and HUBZone small businesses. His approach actively promotes broad vendor participation while ensuring competitive integrity and compliance with small business program requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238220 (plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning), 238160 (roofing), and 237110 (water and sewer construction), reflecting a deep technical expertise in facility infrastructure modernization. He regularly manages contracts for building envelope repairs, mechanical system upgrades, and utility line installations, ensuring correctional facilities meet federal safety, accessibility, and environmental standards.