Jeremy A. Essler

Jeremy Essler serves as the primary procurement lead for Residential Reentry – Co, a division of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, overseeing contracts that support the reintegration of incarcerated individuals into community-based settings. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions centered on residential reentry services, behavioral health programming, and essential operational support for Residential Reentry Centers (RRCs). His role is critical to executing the agency’s mission of providing structured, evidence-based transitional services, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while prioritizing outcomes that reduce recidivism and promote public safety. Essler maintains longstanding partnerships with key vendors including GEO Reentry Inc., Behavioral Systems Southwest Inc., Working Alternatives, Inc., and The Mirror, Inc., all of which deliver specialized reentry programming, case management, and residential care services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for experienced, mission-aligned contractors with demonstrated capacity in correctional reentry systems, often engaging firms with prior federal correctional experience and expertise in trauma-informed care and family reunification services. A strong advocate for socioeconomic equity, Essler consistently prioritizes small business participation, with over half of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity for small, community-based organizations capable of delivering culturally competent reentry services. His contracting approach aligns with federal goals to increase participation from disadvantaged business enterprises in the justice reform space. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories related to residential care (623990), food services (311999, 311511, 311812), and diagnostic services (621512), underscoring the holistic nature of reentry support—encompassing housing, nutrition, mental health, and medical access. Essler’s expertise spans integrated service delivery models that combine human services with operational logistics, ensuring that reentry programs are both compliant and clinically effective.