Lawrence P Treadwell

Lawrence P. Treadwell serves as Supervisory Contract Specialist at the Federal Correctional Institution at Sheridan, where he oversees the full lifecycle of procurement actions critical to sustaining the secure and humane operation of a federal detention facility. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on essential institutional services, including food services, facility maintenance, and medical logistics, ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) standards and mission-driven operational needs. His role involves strategic planning, source selection, contract administration, and post-award oversight to support the Bureau of Prisons’ mandate for reliable, cost-effective, and lawful procurement. Treadwell cultivates strong partnerships with a broad network of small business vendors, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs, and maintains consistent engagement with suppliers specializing in institutional food distribution and maintenance services. His working relationships are characterized by collaborative pre-solicitation outreach, clear communication of requirements, and a commitment to fair and transparent competition, fostering trust and reliability among contractor partners. He demonstrates a pronounced dedication to small business participation, with 94.7% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and 5.3% competitively awarded under the 8(a) program. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity for disadvantaged entrepreneurs while ensuring robust vendor capacity to meet the facility’s operational demands. Treadwell’s procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 424470 (Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers) and 424410 (General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers), reflecting the agency’s reliance on bulk food supply chains. He also regularly procures services under 311412 (Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing), 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), and 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair and Maintenance), demonstrating deep expertise in institutional food service logistics and facility infrastructure support. His technical domain knowledge ensures that acquisitions align with the unique, high-compliance demands of federal correctional operations.