John B. Willis, Jr.

John B. Willis, Jr. serves as a contracting professional within the Property Management - Co under the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Prisons, where he oversees the acquisition of behavioral health and reentry support services critical to incarcerated and transitioning populations. His role centers on ensuring timely, compliant procurement of outpatient mental health and substance use treatment programs, as well as structured reentry services that align with federal correctional health standards. He manages full lifecycle contracts—from solicitation through award and performance monitoring—focusing on service-based acquisitions that meet the unique clinical and operational needs of federal correctional facilities. Willis collaborates with a broad network of qualified vendors specializing in community-based behavioral health delivery, including licensed outpatient clinics, nonprofit service providers, and behavioral health managed care organizations. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms with demonstrated experience in correctional healthcare, trauma-informed care models, and evidence-based treatment protocols. His working relationships emphasize performance accountability, data-driven outcomes, and adherence to HIPAA and BOP operational guidelines. His procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under non-set-aside conditions. This approach prioritizes broad market access and competitive pricing over socioeconomic set-asides, though he remains open to qualified small businesses participating through standard competitive procedures. His contracting patterns indicate a focus on capability and compliance rather than socioeconomic targeting. Willis’s primary industry focus is NAICS 621420—Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers—reflecting his exclusive emphasis on outpatient behavioral health services. He procures clinical programs including individual and group therapy, medication-assisted treatment, case management, and reentry planning services, requiring vendors to possess state licensure, qualified clinical staff, and proven experience in correctional or high-risk populations. His technical expertise lies in integrating behavioral health delivery into the federal prison system’s continuum of care.