Jonathan Hoskins

Jonathan Hoskins serves as a Contracting Officer at the Federal Correctional Institution Manchester, operating under the Bureau of Prisons within the Department of Justice. In this role, he is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions to ensure the reliable delivery of mission-critical subsistence services to incarcerated populations. His acquisitions focus on nutritional commodities, dietary compliance products, and operational supplies essential to maintaining safe, secure, and humane correctional operations. He routinely handles commercial item procurements under FAR Part 12 and coordinates with facility nutritionists and logistics teams to align contracting outcomes with dietary standards and religious dietary requirements, including Kosher-certified provisions. While specific contractor relationships are not currently documented, Hoskins engages with a diverse vendor base that includes food processors, dairy suppliers, and baked goods manufacturers, prioritizing vendors capable of meeting stringent federal food safety and religious certification standards. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, supply chain resilience, and compliance with USDA and FDA regulations, fostering long-term partnerships with suppliers who demonstrate consistent quality control and delivery performance. Hoskins demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 40% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He consistently leverages socioeconomic programs to promote equitable access to federal contracting opportunities, aligning with Bureau of Prisons’ goals to strengthen community-based economic development through responsible sourcing practices. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 313210 (Broadwoven Fabric Mills), 313310 (Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills), 315210 (Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors), and 339993 (Fastener, Button, Needle, and Pin Manufacturing), reflecting a specialized need for inmate work program materials, uniform components, and institutional textile products. His technical expertise spans textile standards, apparel specifications, and fastener durability requirements critical to correctional facility operations.