Lynette M. Parson

Lynette M. Parson serves as a Contracting Officer within the Detention Compliance and Removals unit of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, where she oversees the acquisition of critical logistics and operational support services essential to the safe and compliant detention and removal of individuals under immigration enforcement. Her portfolio centers on mission-critical transportation, detainee movement, and facility support contracts, ensuring alignment with DHS standards for security, accountability, and humane treatment. She manages full lifecycle procurements under FAR Part 15, frequently utilizing competitive sealed bidding and negotiated acquisitions to meet urgent operational requirements while maintaining strict compliance with federal procurement regulations. Parson maintains consistent contracting relationships with key vendors including B.I. Incorporated, Acentra Health LLC, and Ardent Group, LLC, who provide specialized aviation, courier, and medical support services critical to detention operations. These partnerships reflect a focus on vendors with proven capacity in high-security, time-sensitive environments, often requiring rapid mobilization and compliance with DHS-specific operational protocols. Her working relationships are characterized by structured performance monitoring, strict adherence to contract deliverables, and collaborative problem-solving to address dynamic field conditions. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, and the other half conducted as full and open competitions. This pattern underscores her dedication to expanding opportunities for small businesses while ensuring access to qualified, scalable vendors capable of meeting the agency’s complex operational demands. Parson’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 481211 (Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation) and 492110 (Couriers and Express Delivery Services), reflecting her specialization in secure, on-demand transportation of detainees and related personnel. She routinely procures air charter services, ground transport logistics, and express delivery solutions tailored to high-risk, time-sensitive enforcement operations, demonstrating deep expertise in mission-critical mobility and supply chain management within federal detention systems.