Frances Gutierrez

Frances Gutierrez serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurement actions across technical and industrial domains, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and advancing agency mission objectives through strategic sourcing. She oversees the full lifecycle of contracts—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—with a focus on electrical equipment manufacturing and facility support services. Her role is central to executing efficient, transparent, and compliant acquisitions that align with federal procurement policy and promote fair competition among qualified vendors. Gutierrez cultivates relationships with a diverse pool of contractors, particularly those specializing in electrical components, wiring devices, and janitorial services. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with small businesses and manufacturers holding relevant certifications, fostering competitive bidding environments that prioritize technical capability and regulatory adherence. Her contracting approach emphasizes clear performance requirements, robust evaluation criteria, and structured post-award oversight to ensure deliverables meet operational standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Gutierrez prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 71.4% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity and enhance supplier diversity, aligning with broader federal socioeconomic goals. She rarely utilizes other set-aside categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, instead favoring the broad-based Small Business Set-Aside to maximize participation among qualified small manufacturers and service providers. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to electrical equipment manufacturing, including 335932 (noncurrent-carrying wiring devices), 335313 (switchgear and switchboard apparatus), and 335999 (miscellaneous electrical components), each representing approximately 15.4% of her portfolio. She also regularly procures janitorial services under NAICS 561720. This technical specialization demonstrates deep expertise in industrial supply chains and facility maintenance contracting, positioning her as a key steward of mission-critical electrical infrastructure and operational support services.