Samuel Liggett

Samuel Liggett serves as a key procurement lead within the Federal Correctional Institution at Leavenworth, operating under the Bureau of Prisons, where he manages the acquisition of mission-critical food services to support the dietary, cultural, and religious needs of the incarcerated population. His responsibilities include ensuring compliance with federal nutritional standards and religious accommodation requirements, particularly for Kosher and Halal meal programs. He oversees a portfolio of contracts centered on specialized food manufacturing and dairy supply, aligning acquisitions with the agency’s mandate for safe, secure, and humane institutional operations. Liggett’s work directly supports the operational integrity of the facility by securing consistent, high-quality subsistence services under strict regulatory frameworks. Liggett maintains long-standing relationships with a core group of specialized food suppliers, including Shaver Foods LLC, ABNY Distribution LLC, Pueblo Trading Co Inc, L.A. Foods, LLC, and AMS Consultant. These vendors are selected for their expertise in producing faith-compliant, culturally appropriate meals and their capacity to meet stringent federal food safety and labeling requirements. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established partners with proven track records in niche food manufacturing, particularly those capable of scaling production while maintaining strict quality control and delivery timelines. Liggett demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 80% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize economically disadvantaged and minority-owned firms with capabilities in specialized food production. His contracting patterns consistently favor small businesses over large commercial vendors, reinforcing the agency’s broader socioeconomic goals and promoting equitable access to federal procurement opportunities. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing), where he sources culturally specific, ready-to-serve meals, and NAICS 311511 (Fluid Milk Manufacturing) for dairy compliance. His technical expertise spans religious dietary standards, allergen management, and shelf-stable food systems, ensuring all acquisitions meet both federal nutrition guidelines and institutional operational demands.