Richard Vergne

Richard A. Vergne serves as a Contract Specialist at Federal Correctional Institution Manchester, operating under the Bureau of Prisons within the Department of Justice. In this role, he manages the acquisition of mission-critical food and nutrition services essential to the safe, secure, and humane care of incarcerated populations. His responsibilities include developing, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts for dietary provisions that meet strict federal nutritional standards, including Kosher-certified meat products, fresh dairy, and baked goods. Vergne’s work ensures operational continuity and dietary compliance across federal correctional facilities, aligning procurement activities with the agency’s commitment to health, safety, and regulatory adherence. Vergne cultivates partnerships with a diverse range of food manufacturers and wholesale distributors, primarily engaging small businesses that specialize in institutional-grade food production and distribution. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, his contracting patterns reflect a consistent reliance on vendors capable of meeting stringent federal food safety and certification requirements, including USDA and Kosher oversight. His working relationships emphasize reliability, scalability, and adherence to quality control protocols necessary for large-scale, high-volume feeding operations. A strong advocate for small business participation, Vergne prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 78.7% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. His procurement strategy consistently supports socioeconomic programs, favoring small business concerns including those certified as 8(a), HUBZone, and Women-Owned Small Businesses, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to equitable contracting opportunities. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) and 311612 (Meat Processed from Carcasses), reflecting deep expertise in sourcing processed meat products and specialty food items for institutional use. He also procures fresh dairy through NAICS 311511 and produce via NAICS 424480, demonstrating technical proficiency in food supply chain logistics, dietary compliance, and cold-chain distribution requirements essential to federal correctional operations.