Jay B. Herman

Jay B. Herman serves as a Contract Specialist at the Federal Correctional Institution at Waseca, within the Bureau of Prisons under the Department of Justice. In this role, he manages the acquisition of critical goods and services essential to the institution’s operational integrity, with a focus on nutritional supply chains, health-supportive services, and institutional self-sufficiency. His responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts in compliance with FAR regulations, ensuring that procurement activities align with the agency’s mission to deliver safe, secure, and humane care to incarcerated populations. He routinely handles complex acquisitions for food production, medical support, and institutional logistics, balancing regulatory compliance with mission-critical service delivery. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Herman maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, including food manufacturers, wholesale distributors, and ambulatory health service providers. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for reliable, scalable suppliers capable of meeting strict dietary and safety standards, often requiring adherence to federal food safety protocols and just-in-time delivery requirements. He fosters collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory transparency. Herman demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over one-third of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting approach prioritizes socioeconomic inclusion, regularly leveraging small business set-asides while maintaining a majority of procurements open to all competitors, reflecting a balanced strategy to ensure competition and capability. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 311511 (Fluid Milk Manufacturing) and 311999 (Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing), underscoring expertise in nutritional supply chain management. He also regularly procures services under NAICS 611310 (educational training) and 621999 (ambulatory health services), indicating technical proficiency in health, dietary compliance, and institutional programming acquisitions.