Michael S. Boucher

Michael S. Boucher serves as a Contracting Officer for Federal Prison Industries (Unicor), a U.S. Department of Justice entity that leverages inmate labor to produce goods and services for federal agencies while advancing rehabilitation through vocational training. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from market research and solicitation to award and contract administration, ensuring compliance with FAR and unique statutory authorities governing Unicor’s operations. His acquisitions primarily support the production of textiles, fasteners, foam products, and other industrial goods essential to federal operations, aligning with Unicor’s mission of self-sufficiency and cost-effective federal sourcing. Boucher maintains established relationships with a core group of 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 preference for organizations with experience in labor-intensive manufacturing, veteran-owned enterprises, and agencies serving individuals with disabilities. His contracting patterns emphasize long-term, performance-based engagements with vendors capable of scaling production under Unicor’s unique operational model. His procurement portfolio demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 48% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, while HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides each account for approximately 1.1%. Although the majority of acquisitions are unrestricted, Boucher consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs that align with Unicor’s rehabilitative mission and federal diversity goals. His technical expertise centers on NAICS codes 313210 (Broadwoven Fabric Mills), 313240 (Knit Fabric Mills), and 339993 (Fastener, Button, Needle, and Pin Manufacturing), reflecting a deep specialization in textile production and precision hardware fabrication. He routinely oversees contracts for woven and knitted textiles, metal fasteners, and urethane foam products, demonstrating proficiency in industrial manufacturing standards and quality control protocols critical to federal supply chain reliability.