Steven A. Burakowski

Steven A. Burakowski serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Penitentiary McCreary, part of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, where he oversees the acquisition of mission-critical food service and health-related supplies to support the secure, nutritionally compliant subsistence needs of the incarcerated population. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts aligned with federal dietary standards, ensuring compliance with USDA and HHS guidelines, and coordinating with facility operations to maintain consistent, culturally appropriate meal services. He handles a diverse portfolio of acquisitions ranging from bulk food distribution to specialized nutritional and mental health support services, all designed to uphold the agency’s commitment to humane and legally compliant institutional care. Burakowski’s contracting patterns reflect strong collaboration with merchant wholesalers and specialized service providers, particularly those certified under small business programs. While specific vendor names are not publicly disclosed, his procurement history indicates sustained engagement with suppliers of meat and grocery products, alongside vendors offering outpatient mental health and dietary counseling services. His working relationships emphasize reliability, regulatory adherence, and scalability to meet the operational demands of a high-security correctional environment. A defining feature of Burakowski’s contracting approach is his pronounced preference for small business set-asides, with 76% of awards directed toward total small business contracts under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate and consistent commitment to socioeconomic inclusion, prioritizing participation from 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB firms where applicable. His procurement strategy actively fosters economic opportunity within underserved communities while ensuring supply chain resilience. His primary NAICS focus centers on General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers (424410) and Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers (424470), underscoring expertise in bulk food procurement. He also manages significant acquisitions under Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), demonstrating technical fluency in integrating behavioral health services into correctional nutrition programs. This dual-domain specialization highlights his unique ability to align food security with public health outcomes in federal corrections.