Nicole Humphrey

Nicole Humphrey serves as a Contracting Officer within the Detention Compliance and Removals unit of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions to support the safe, secure, and compliant detention and removal of individuals under immigration enforcement. She oversees the acquisition of critical operational services including facility support, personnel security, and detainee transportation logistics, ensuring alignment with DHS mandates and federal contracting regulations. Her portfolio emphasizes mission-critical contracts that require strict compliance, performance accountability, and adherence to national security standards. Humphrey 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 operations and health support within secure environments. Her contracting approach reflects a preference for established vendors with proven experience in federal detention systems, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance history, regulatory compliance, and operational reliability. She engages these contractors through competitive and non-competitive mechanisms as appropriate, prioritizing mission continuity and service quality. Her procurement strategy demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with equal distribution between no set-aside and 8(a) competed contracts. This pattern underscores her active support for small business participation, particularly through the 8(a) Business Development Program, while maintaining flexibility to meet urgent operational needs. She consistently evaluates vendor capabilities through small business set-asides, promoting equitable access without compromising mission readiness. Humphrey’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services) and 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services), reflecting her expertise in managing detention facility operations, custodial support, and on-site security. She procures a range of services including detainee monitoring, facility maintenance, medical triage support, and transportation coordination—all critical to the lawful and humane execution of immigration enforcement. Her technical domain expertise centers on secure environment operations and compliance-driven service delivery within high-risk federal settings.