Stevlen Dickerson

Stevlen Dickerson serves as a Contract Specialist at Federal Correctional Institution Talladega (15B313), part of the Federal Bureau of Prisons under the Department of Justice. In this role, he is responsible for planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts that support the institution’s mission to provide safe, secure, and nutritionally compliant food services to incarcerated populations. His acquisitions focus on mission-critical food supply chains, including meal production, dietary accommodations such as Kosher and Halal offerings, and perishable and non-perishable commodity procurement. Dickerson ensures all procurements align with federal regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency-specific dietary standards. Dickerson maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including specialty food manufacturers, wholesale distributors, and small business suppliers. He works closely with contractors who specialize in institutional-grade food production, bulk commodity distribution, and culturally appropriate meal systems. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, compliance, and scalability, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of meeting stringent federal food safety and nutritional requirements. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Dickerson consistently prioritizes small business participation, with over 58% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He also actively utilizes 8(a) competed set-asides and other socioeconomic programs to expand opportunities for disadvantaged businesses. His procurement patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to cultivate a resilient supplier base composed of small, veteran-owned, and minority-owned enterprises aligned with the Bureau’s equity and operational goals. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 311999 (Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) and 311812 (Commercial Bakeries), reflecting his expertise in institutional meal systems, baked goods, and specialty food production. He also regularly procures through NAICS 424410 (Grocery Wholesalers), 424430 (Dairy Merchant Wholesalers), and 424470 (Meat Wholesalers), demonstrating deep domain knowledge in perishable and shelf-stable food supply logistics for correctional environments.