Kirby L. Perryman

Kirby Perryman serves as a Contract Specialist at the Federal Correctional Complex Yazoo City under the Bureau of Prisons, where they manage the acquisition of mission-critical subsistence and operational services to ensure constitutionally compliant care for incarcerated populations. Their role centers on executing full-cycle procurement for food, dietary, and logistical services that align with federal nutrition standards, religious accommodation requirements, and operational sustainability goals. Perryman routinely handles complex solicitations under FAR Part 12 and Part 13, prioritizing sealed bidding and simplified acquisition procedures to meet the high-volume, low-unit-cost demands of institutional feeding programs. Perryman maintains consistent relationships with key vendors including Shaver Foods LLC, Prairie Farms Dairy Inc., and Advanced Commodities, Inc., specializing in perishable food manufacturing, dairy supply, and bulk commodity distribution. Their contracting patterns reflect a preference for established suppliers with proven capacity to deliver USDA-compliant, culturally appropriate meals under strict cold-chain and food safety protocols. Collaborations with telecommunications firms such as Bellsouth and British Telecom indicate ancillary procurement of communication infrastructure to support facility operations, though food services remain the dominant focus. Perryman demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 59.2% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Their procurement strategy consistently prioritizes small businesses in food manufacturing and distribution, aligning with the agency’s goal of fostering local economic development while ensuring reliable supply chains. While no specific socioeconomic set-asides are dominant, the consistent use of total small business set-asides reflects a deliberate effort to expand vendor diversity and enhance resilience in critical supply networks. The primary NAICS focus areas—311999 (Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing), 311991 (Perishable Prepared Foods), and 311812 (Commercial Bakeries)—reveal deep expertise in institutional food systems. Perryman specializes in procuring ready-to-serve meals, baked goods, and fluid milk products tailored to medical and religious dietary restrictions, demonstrating technical proficiency in nutritional compliance, allergen management, and HACCP-aligned sourcing practices.