Pamela W. Odhiambo

Pamela W. Odhiambo serves as a Contract Specialist within the Detention Compliance and Removals unit of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, where she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions to support secure detention operations and removal logistics. Her responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, conducting market research, evaluating proposals, and administering contracts aligned with FAR guidelines. She plays a critical role in ensuring that acquisitions for facility services, security, and IT infrastructure meet stringent operational and compliance standards essential to the agency’s mission of safe and lawful detainee management. Odhiambo maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including B.I. Incorporated, Acentra Health LLC, and Ardent Group, LLC, which provide specialized services ranging from detention facility support to health and security solutions. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and outcome-driven deliverables, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in accountability and regulatory adherence. She frequently collaborates with vendors capable of scaling operations across multiple detention sites while maintaining compliance with DHS and ICE policy requirements. Her contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-asides, while 25% are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance demonstrates a deliberate commitment to fostering small business participation without compromising operational needs, aligning with federal goals to expand economic opportunity while ensuring mission readiness. Odhiambo’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 812930 (Parking Lots and Garages), supporting facility infrastructure at detention sites, and NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services), critical to personnel and detainee safety. She also actively procures computing infrastructure and data services under NAICS 518210, ensuring secure, compliant IT systems for detainee tracking and operational coordination. Her expertise spans facility operations, physical security, and digital infrastructure, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to mission-critical acquisitions.