Rhoda D. Pompey

Rhoda D. Pompey serves as Supervisory Contract Specialist at Federal Correctional Institution Petersburg (15B114), overseeing the acquisition of critical operational and subsistence services for the Federal Bureau of Prisons. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of contracts—from market research and solicitation development to award and performance monitoring—to ensure the safe, secure, and humane delivery of food, infrastructure, and facility support services to incarcerated populations. Her portfolio emphasizes compliance with federal dietary standards, religious and cultural nutritional requirements, and environmental sustainability, aligning procurement strategy with the agency’s mission of operational integrity and inmate welfare. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Pompey maintains consistent partnerships with general line grocery wholesalers, perishable food manufacturers, and engineering service providers who meet stringent federal food safety and facility maintenance standards. Her contracting approach prioritizes reliability, scalability, and adherence to USDA and FDA guidelines, fostering long-term vendor relationships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance. Pompey exhibits a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 20% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though the majority of contracts remain open to all competitors, her office actively promotes socioeconomic opportunities by encouraging small business eligibility and leveraging set-aside mechanisms to enhance vendor diversity without compromising service quality. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 424410 (Grocery Wholesalers), 311991 (Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing), and 813110 (Religious Organizations), reflecting the agency’s need for culturally appropriate, religiously compliant meals and high-volume food distribution. She also manages contracts under 541330 (Engineering Services) and 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill), demonstrating expertise in facility infrastructure and waste management systems essential to correctional operations. Pompey’s technical domain knowledge spans food safety protocols, religious dietary accommodations, and federal facility compliance standards.