Jose R. Munoz

Jose R. Munoz serves as a Contract Specialist within the Detention Compliance and Removals unit of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, where he manages the acquisition of critical support services essential to the safe and compliant operation of immigration detention facilities. His responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, ensuring alignment with mission-critical priorities such as detainee care, facility operations, and transportation logistics. He specializes in service-based acquisitions, particularly those requiring high levels of operational coordination and regulatory compliance. Munoz maintains consistent procurement relationships with key vendors including B.I. Incorporated, Acentra Health LLC, and Ardent Group, LLC, which provide specialized services ranging from healthcare support to facility management and logistics coordination. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and vendor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of meeting stringent DHS operational standards. He frequently engages with contractors possessing experience in secure environments and federal compliance frameworks. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Munoz prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 75% of his acquisitions reserved exclusively for small businesses. This pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and community-based vendors, reinforcing DHS’s commitment to equitable contracting practices and workforce development. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 424710 (Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals), 722320 (Caterers), 454310 (Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses), 812320 (Drycleaning and Laundry Services), and 517121 (Telecommunications Resellers). These reflect a diverse portfolio of non-core but mission-enabling services—such as food service, facility maintenance, and communications infrastructure—necessary to sustain secure, day-to-day detention operations. His expertise lies in bridging operational needs with commercial market capabilities in highly regulated environments.