Mylene S. Washburn

Mylene S. Washburn serves as a Procurement and Property Specialist at the Federal Detention Center Honolulu, where she plays a pivotal role in securing essential goods and services that sustain the safe, secure, and humane custody of federal detainees. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement activities, from requirements determination and market research to contract award and administration, with a primary focus on perishable food systems and facility subsistence support. Given the operational remoteness of the island location, Washburn ensures reliable, high-quality delivery of nutritionally compliant food products and related logistical services critical to meeting federal dietary standards under Bureau of Prisons guidelines. Washburn maintains strategic partnerships with a network of small business vendors specializing in perishable food manufacturing and distribution, fostering collaborative relationships built on compliance, reliability, and responsiveness. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, her procurement pattern emphasizes vendor stability, food safety certifications, and capacity to meet Just-in-Time delivery requirements in a geographically isolated environment. She actively engages with suppliers to ensure adherence to federal food handling regulations and operational continuity under challenging logistical constraints. Washburn exhibits a strong, unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting, directing 100% of her acquisitions toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This consistent preference reflects a deliberate strategy to empower small businesses, particularly those with expertise in food production and distribution, and aligns with the Bureau of Prisons’ broader mission to promote equitable economic opportunity. Her contracting patterns prioritize firms capable of meeting stringent federal food safety and operational standards while advancing small business participation. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 311991 (Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing), where she specializes in sourcing freshly prepared, nutritionally balanced meals and related food products tailored to the dietary needs of incarcerated populations. This technical domain requires deep familiarity with USDA and FDA regulations, cold chain logistics, and menu compliance protocols, positioning Washburn as a subject matter expert in mission-critical food service procurement within the federal corrections system.