Thomas H. Young

Thomas H. Young serves as a key procurement lead within the Federal Prison System under the Department of Justice, overseeing the acquisition of critical infrastructure, medical, and operational services essential to the safe and constitutionally compliant functioning of federal correctional facilities. His responsibilities include managing complex contracts for facility maintenance, health services, and institutional construction, ensuring alignment with federal standards for humane incarceration and continuous service delivery. He routinely handles solicitations under FAR Part 19 for small business set-asides and coordinates multi-year capital improvement initiatives requiring stringent compliance with federal building codes and healthcare regulations. Young maintains consistent working relationships with core contractors including Federal Prison Industries, Inc., NaphCare Inc., and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, partnering with vendors who specialize in institutional healthcare delivery, correctional facility construction, and specialized maintenance services. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based contracts with firms experienced in federal correctional environments, often requiring security-clearance readiness and adherence to BOP operational protocols. He frequently collaborates with joint ventures and specialized service providers to ensure scalable, mission-critical support across the national prison system. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Young prioritizes small business participation, with approximately 63% of his acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting portfolio consistently channels opportunities to small businesses, including those certified under HUBZone and SDVOSB programs, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to equitable economic access and community-based vendor development. His technical focus centers on NAICS 238220 (plumbing, heating, and HVAC), 237110 (water and sewer infrastructure), 236220 (commercial/institutional construction), and 238210 (electrical systems), reflecting deep expertise in facility modernization and utilities maintenance for high-security environments. He procures integrated systems that support medical care delivery, dietary compliance, and structural integrity, ensuring all acquisitions meet federal correctional facility standards.