Musa B Kamara

Musa B. Kamara serves as a Contract Specialist within the Detention Compliance and Removals unit of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under the Department of Homeland Security. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions critical to the agency’s mission of secure, compliant 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 related to detention facility operations, including security, logistical support, and facility maintenance, ensuring alignment with DHS operational standards and accountability requirements. Kamara maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including B.I. Incorporated, Acentra Health LLC, and Ardent Group, LLC, all of which provide specialized services in detention support, healthcare coordination, and operational logistics. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and outcome-driven deliverables, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in compliance, reliability, and mission alignment. He collaborates closely with program managers to ensure contractor performance meets stringent detention standards and regulatory benchmarks. Kamara’s contracting portfolio reflects a strict preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. While he does not currently utilize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his approach prioritizes capability, compliance, and operational readiness over socioeconomic categorization, ensuring that procurement decisions are driven by mission-critical needs and vendor performance history. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services), which constitutes over half of his portfolio, followed by NAICS 713990 (Amusement and Recreation Services) for detainee programming and NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services) for facility operations. He also oversees construction-related services under NAICS 236210. His expertise centers on procuring security, health, and infrastructure support services essential to the safe and lawful management of immigration detention operations.