Carrie L. Cross

Carrie L. Cross serves as a Contracting Officer for the U.S. Marshals Service Office of Security Contracts within the Department of Justice, where she oversees the acquisition of mission-critical security services and facilities support infrastructure essential to the protection of federal judicial proceedings. Her portfolio centers on ensuring the operational integrity of court environments through the procurement of trained security personnel, protective equipment, and integrated security systems. Cross manages full lifecycle contracts under FAR Part 12 and Part 13, leveraging competitive and non-competitive mechanisms to meet urgent, high-stakes security requirements while maintaining strict compliance with DOJ and federal procurement standards. Her contractor relationships primarily involve firms specializing in facilities support services and security systems integration, with a preference for vendors possessing demonstrated experience in federal courthouse operations and threat mitigation. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with a broad base of qualified service providers, including those with expertise in risk assessment, access control, and emergency response coordination. Her approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear SOW development, and rigorous contractor oversight to ensure mission readiness and accountability. Cross exhibits a strong preference for open competition, with 93.3% of her acquisitions issued without set-aside designation, reflecting the high operational tempo and specialized nature of USMS requirements. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 6.7% of her awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both mission necessity and socioeconomic objectives. Her procurement focus is overwhelmingly concentrated in NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), encompassing custodial, maintenance, and logistical support for federal courthouses, with secondary emphasis on NAICS 561621 (Security Systems Services) for electronic surveillance and alarm systems. She also occasionally procures specialized fabricated metal products under NAICS 332999 for security infrastructure modifications. Cross brings deep domain expertise in secure facility operations and understands the technical nuances of court security environments, ensuring all acquisitions align with DOJ’s mandate to safeguard the federal judiciary.