United States Penitentiary Big Sandy
Inez, KY
Agency facts
- Acronym
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- USP
- Office code
- 15B118
- Organization
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Parent
- USP
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Parent
- Contract obligations
- $8,231,137 In FY2025
Agency codes and contract spending come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $1,280,055 |
| FY2026 | $12,264,755 |
| FY2025 | $8,231,137 |
| FY2024 | $10,534,979 |
| FY2023 | $10,777,554 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Integrated Medical Solutions, LLC | $5,743,729 | |
| 2 | American Electric Power Company, Inc. | $1,271,738 | |
| 3 | Paintsville Utilities Commission | $931,265 | |
| 4 | Prestonsburg City Utilities Commission | $809,941 | |
| 5 | Shaver Foods LLC | $451,716 | |
| 6 | Kentucky Frontier Gas, Llc. | $400,914 | |
| 7 | Air Evac Ems, Inc. | $316,534 | |
| 8 | North Star Imports, LLC | $257,486 | |
| 9 | East Baking Company, Inc. | $233,660 | |
| 10 | L.a. Foods, LLC | $209,165 |
Top contract vehicles by obligations
| Rank | Vehicle | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) | $629,613 | |
| 2 | Professional and Allied Healthcare Staffing Services (FSS-621-I) | $211,902 | |
| 3 | Solutions for Enterprise Wide Procurement V (SEWP V) | $31,124 | |
| 4 | Medical Laboratory Testing and Analysis Services (FSS-621-II) | $26,000 | |
| 5 | Medical Equipment and Supplies (FSS-65-II-A) | $24,854 | |
| 6 | Dental Equipment and Supplies (FSS-65-II-C) | $23,000 | |
| 7 | DLA-VA NAC Radiology and Imaging Systems Program | $16,984 |
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Contracting staff
| Rank | Person | SAM.gov records, last 2 years |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Music | 27 |
| 2 | James Music | 18 |
| 3 | Jacob Flanigan | 12 |
| 4 | Braxton Parsley | 12 |
About this agency
The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons United States Penitentiary Big Sandy, a civilian federal correctional facility, procures goods and services to operate and maintain the prison. As a sub-agency within BOP, the facility manages its own contracting activity for subsistence, utilities, medical supplies, and facility operations.
Big Sandy has awarded 6,364 federal contracts since 2001, with combined potential value of $149.4 million and $144.5 million obligated (97% of potential). Recent activity shows 283 awards in 2022, 293 in 2023, 299 in 2024, 291 in 2025, and 182 year-to-date in 2026, representing a stable contracting cadence around 280–300 awards annually. The most recent award closed on October 1, 2026.
Competitive concentration is moderately concentrated among primes over the last five years, with top-five coverage of 30 percent by award count. McKesson Corporation leads with 136 awards and $1.7 million combined potential value, followed by Integrated Medical Solutions, LLC with 119 awards and $18.7 million combined potential value, and American Electric Power Company, Inc. with 56 awards and $5.4 million combined potential value. The remaining 666 distinct prime contractors across the portfolio history account for the long tail.
Set-asides skew heavily toward unrestricted competition: 67 percent of awards carry no set-aside designation, while small-business set-asides account for 31 percent of total awards. 8(a) awards (both sole-source and competitive combined) represent 1 percent of activity, and service-disabled veteran-owned and HUBZone designations each account for minimal volume.
Recent contract opportunities focus on food-service subsistence. The facility released pre-solicitations on August 26, 2026, for first-quarter fiscal year 2027 subsistence procurement (general items and bread, dairy, and egg categories), followed by formal solicitations posted August 28, 2026, with due date of September 11, 2026. Both solicitations carry total small-business set-asides.
Quick answers
What is United States Penitentiary Big Sandy?
United States Penitentiary Big Sandy (USP) is part of Correctional Facilities, Department of Justice.
How much does United States Penitentiary Big Sandy spend on contracts?
Contracts funded by United States Penitentiary Big Sandy and its offices obligated $8,231,137 in fiscal year 2025 and $43,088,480 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are United States Penitentiary Big Sandy's largest contractors?
The contractors United States Penitentiary Big Sandy and its offices obligated the most to in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Integrated Medical Solutions, LLC ($5,743,729), American Electric Power Company, Inc. ($1,271,738) and Paintsville Utilities Commission ($931,265).
Which contract vehicles does United States Penitentiary Big Sandy use most?
The contract vehicles United States Penitentiary Big Sandy and its offices obligated the most through in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) ($629,613), Professional and Allied Healthcare Staffing Services (FSS-621-I) ($211,902) and Solutions for Enterprise Wide Procurement V (SEWP V) ($31,124). Orders through any contract vehicle obligated $963,477 in those years, 7% of its contract obligations.
What is United States Penitentiary Big Sandy's latest contract opportunity?
The latest contract opportunity from United States Penitentiary Big Sandy is 15B11826Q00000011 1st QTR FY 27 SUBSISTENCE (BREAD, DAIRY, EGG), solicitation, posted August 28, 2026.
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