Ross Wakeman

Ross Wakeman serves as a Contract Specialist within the Detention Compliance and Removals unit of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, where he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions supporting the secure and compliant detention and removal of individuals under immigration enforcement. His responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, conducting market research, evaluating proposals, negotiating contract terms, and ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations. He primarily handles acquisitions related to facility operations, detainee care services, and specialized transportation logistics, ensuring alignment with DHS mission requirements and operational security standards. Wakeman maintains consistent procurement relationships with key contractors including B.I. Incorporated, Acentra Health LLC, and Ardent Group, LLC, each of which provides specialized support in detention infrastructure, medical services, and operational compliance. His contracting patterns reflect long-term, performance-based partnerships focused on mission-critical capabilities rather than transactional engagements. He works closely with vendors to ensure adherence to strict regulatory frameworks governing detainee welfare, personnel safety, and facility standards, fostering accountability through rigorous contract administration and performance monitoring. Wakeman’s procurement portfolio is entirely composed of full and open competitions, with no set-asides designated for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic categories. This reflects a mission-driven emphasis on capability and compliance over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing the most qualified offerors regardless of business size or certification status. His approach aligns with the agency’s operational urgency and regulatory constraints, ensuring that procurement decisions are driven by technical merit and risk mitigation. His primary NAICS focus is 332999, All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, indicating a specialized procurement domain centered on custom-fabricated detention infrastructure components, security fixtures, and specialized equipment for detention facilities. This technical specialization underscores his expertise in procuring highly regulated, non-standardized hardware critical to detention site integrity and safety.