Kenneth N. Gould - Deputy Chief, CCS

Kenneth N. Gould serves as an Industrial Specialist at Federal Prison Industries (Unicor), a U.S. Department of Justice entity dedicated to providing vocational training and meaningful employment to incarcerated individuals through the production of goods and services for federal agencies. In this role, Gould manages the acquisition of industrial and manufactured products that align with Unicor’s mission of rehabilitation through industry, overseeing the procurement of items ranging from industrial components to facility support services. His responsibilities include ensuring compliance with federal manufacturing standards, evaluating inmate labor capacity, and facilitating contract awards that support both operational needs and correctional workforce development goals. Gould maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including Veterans Range Solutions, LLC, Krueger International, Inc., Veterans Environmental Group, LLC, Blind Industries and Services of Maryland, and Nightingale Corp. These partnerships reflect a preference for organizations with experience in specialized manufacturing, environmental services, and institutional support operations—sectors where Unicor complements or collaborates with external vendors to fill capacity gaps or deliver niche capabilities. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, quality control, and alignment with federal security and labor standards. Gould’s procurement portfolio reflects no set-aside preferences, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This pattern underscores Unicor’s statutory authority to operate as a self-sustaining federal enterprise, where inmate-produced goods take precedence over external sourcing. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through socioeconomic programs, contractor relationships often involve entities with mission-aligned objectives, such as veteran-owned or nonprofit organizations serving disabled populations. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing), encompassing custom-fabricated goods and industrial assemblies, followed by NAICS 561422 (Telemarketing and Contact Centers) for administrative support services. He also oversees acquisitions in footwear manufacturing, industrial valve production, and institutional food service, demonstrating technical expertise in high-volume, low-margin industrial supply chains aligned with federal operational requirements.