Matthew Robertson

Matthew Robertson serves as a Contract Specialist within the Detention Compliance and Removals unit of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, where he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions to support mission-critical detention and removal operations. His responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, conducting market research, evaluating proposals, negotiating contract terms, and ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations. He primarily handles service-based acquisitions focused on security, detainee care, and transportation logistics, aligning procurement outcomes with DHS operational requirements and national security standards. Robertson maintains consistent contracting relationships with key vendors including B.I. Incorporated, Acentra Health LLC, and Ardent Group, LLC, all of which provide specialized detention support services. These partnerships are characterized by long-term performance-based contracts, often involving task orders under indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) mechanisms. His approach emphasizes vendor accountability, performance metrics, and compliance with federal detention standards, fostering reliable, high-integrity service delivery across federal detention facilities. Robertson’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% preference for non-set-aside contracts, indicating a focus on open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his award patterns, his process remains fully compliant with FAR requirements for fair and open competition, ensuring selections are driven by technical merit, past performance, and cost-effectiveness. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 561612—Security Guards and Patrol Services—reflecting deep expertise in managing armed and unarmed detention security operations, facility monitoring, and detainee transportation logistics. He routinely procures personnel services, security systems integration, and compliance oversight solutions, demonstrating specialized knowledge in federal detention standards, DHS policy frameworks, and risk-managed contract administration.