Michael S. Boucher

Michael S. Boucher serves as a Contracting Officer for Federal Prison Industries (FPI), a mission-driven component of the U.S. Department of Justice. In this role, he manages the acquisition of goods and services produced by incarcerated individuals to support federal agency needs, aligning procurement with FPI’s core objective of rehabilitation through industrial training. His portfolio encompasses a broad range of manufacturing and support contracts, primarily centered on physical goods produced in correctional facilities, with an emphasis on compliance with the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act and federal sourcing regulations. Boucher ensures that acquisitions adhere to statutory requirements while maximizing cost-efficiency and workforce development outcomes. Boucher maintains longstanding relationships with key 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 strategic alignment with organizations capable of delivering specialized products—ranging from textiles and fasteners to environmental services—that complement FPI’s production capabilities. His contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with established vendors who support mission-critical supply chains while respecting the unique operational constraints of prison-based manufacturing. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 77.3% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting FPI’s statutory authority to source directly from its own production facilities. However, he actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (21.9%), demonstrating a measured commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising FPI’s primary mission. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides are infrequent but strategically deployed when vendor capabilities align with specialized needs. Boucher’s technical focus lies in manufacturing sectors dominated by NAICS 313210 (Broadwoven Fabric Mills), 339993 (Fastener, Button, Needle, and Pin Manufacturing), and 337910 (Mattress Manufacturing), reflecting FPI’s core production lines. He also oversees limited acquisitions in Custom Computer Programming Services (541511) and Nonwoven Fabric Mills (313230), indicating a growing integration of technical and material support systems into FPI’s operational infrastructure. His expertise lies in navigating the intersection of industrial production, federal procurement law, and workforce rehabilitation.