Jacques N. Richard

Jacques Richard serves as a Contract Specialist at the Federal Correctional Complex Oakdale under the Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice, where he manages the acquisition of mission-critical subsistence services for incarcerated populations. His role centers on ensuring the lawful, efficient, and compliant procurement of nutritionally adequate, culturally appropriate, and religiously compliant food products, including kosher and halal offerings, dairy, baked goods, and specialty meats. He executes contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, prioritizing food safety, dietary compliance, and supply chain reliability to meet constitutional and operational standards. His acquisitions primarily involve commercial food manufacturing and wholesale distribution, requiring strict adherence to federal dietary guidelines and institutional food service protocols. Jacques maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including THE B2G GROUP CORP. and EAST BAKING COMPANY, INC., both of which provide specialized food products tailored to institutional needs. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and reliable delivery schedules. He engages with vendors who demonstrate capacity to meet stringent federal food handling standards and accommodate religious dietary requirements, fostering collaborative relationships that ensure continuity of service across high-security correctional environments. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Jacques consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with nearly 90% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs, routinely awarding contracts to small, woman-owned, and veteran-owned firms that meet the unique demands of institutional food service. This focus ensures broad economic opportunity while maintaining operational integrity. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in specialty food production for institutional settings. He also frequently procures through NAICS 424410 and 424490, securing grocery and related products from merchant wholesalers. His technical domain centers on food safety, dietary compliance, and supply chain logistics for correctional facilities, making him a specialized practitioner in mission-critical food procurement within the federal corrections system.