Subrata Ghosal

Subrata Ghosal serves as a Property and Procurement Specialist at the Federal Correctional Institution at Fort Dix, operating under the Bureau of Prisons within the Department of Justice. In this role, Ghosal is responsible for managing the acquisition of food and beverage commodities critical to sustaining constitutionally compliant, nutritionally adequate, and culturally appropriate dietary services for the incarcerated population. Their procurement activities focus on ensuring reliable supply chains for perishable and non-perishable goods that meet strict religious dietary standards, including Kosher and Halal certifications. Ghosal handles a wide range of acquisitions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with emphasis on commercial item procurement, blanket purchase agreements, and micro-purchase thresholds to maintain operational continuity and compliance. Ghosal maintains collaborative relationships with a network of merchant wholesalers and specialized food manufacturers, particularly those certified to meet federal dietary and safety standards. Vendor partnerships are characterized by consistent engagement with suppliers capable of delivering high-volume, just-in-time deliveries under stringent quality control protocols. While no single contractor dominates the portfolio, Ghosal prioritizes vendors with demonstrated capacity for compliance, food safety certifications, and the ability to accommodate specialized religious dietary requirements. A defining feature of Ghosal’s procurement approach is a 100% commitment to small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a strong dedication to socioeconomic equity and community-based economic development. All acquisitions are structured to maximize opportunities for small businesses, including those owned by women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, with no preference for large prime contractors. Ghosal’s technical expertise centers on NAICS categories 424410 (General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers), 424470 (Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers), and 424430 (Dairy Product Merchant Wholesalers), with significant activity in commercial baking (311812) and coffee and tea manufacturing (311920). Their domain knowledge encompasses perishable logistics, cold chain management, religious dietary compliance, and bulk commodity procurement for institutional feeding programs.