Patrick C. Hergenrother

Patrick C. Hergenrother serves as a key procurement lead within the Federal Bureau of Prisons, overseeing acquisitions critical to the operational and medical integrity of federal correctional facilities. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts aligned with the agency’s mandate to deliver constitutionally compliant healthcare, dietary, and infrastructure services to incarcerated populations. His acquisitions span medical services, facility maintenance, and waste management, ensuring continuity of care and compliance with federal standards for humane detention. Hergenrother’s work directly supports the Bureau’s strategic priorities in sustaining uninterrupted medical delivery and accommodating religious and nutritional requirements across the national prison system. He maintains longstanding relationships with core contractors including FedPrison Industries, Inc., NaphCare Inc., and Heritage Health Solutions, Inc., which provide comprehensive healthcare services ranging from clinical care to dialysis and diagnostic imaging. He also collaborates with McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC for facility infrastructure upgrades and Seneca Federal Solutions, LLC for specialized operational support. These partnerships reflect a pattern of engagement with both large, mission-critical vendors and smaller, niche providers capable of delivering scalable, compliant solutions in high-security environments. Hergenrother’s contracting approach prioritizes open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a consistent 25% allocation to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balance reflects a pragmatic commitment to small business participation without compromising the agency’s need for reliable, large-scale service delivery. While he does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his procurement strategy actively enables small business involvement through unrestricted competitions that attract capable small firms. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 622110 (General Medical and Surgical Hospitals), reflecting deep expertise in institutional healthcare contracting. He also manages acquisitions under 621399 and 621492 for specialized clinical services, as well as 562111 for solid waste collection, demonstrating a multidisciplinary command over the full spectrum of correctional facility operations.