Gabrielle Gunter

Gabrielle Gunter serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Marshals Service Office of Security Contracts, part of the Department of Justice, where she plays a pivotal role in procuring mission-critical security infrastructure and support services essential to the safety of federal judicial proceedings. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from requirements definition and market research to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and DOJ procurement policies. Her portfolio primarily encompasses security systems services, specialized equipment maintenance, and detection technology procurement, all aligned with the agency’s mandate to secure courthouses, protect judicial personnel, and maintain operational resilience across federal court facilities. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Gunter maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, including both large-capability prime contractors and qualified small businesses. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection criteria to ensure technical proficiency and mission readiness. She collaborates closely with program managers and technical evaluators to align contractual deliverables with operational needs, fostering transparent and accountable vendor partnerships. Gunter exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately one-third of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her awards remain open to all competitors, her consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small businesses in the security and technical services sectors, aligning with federal goals for equitable contracting. Her primary NAICS focus areas—561621 for Security Systems Services, 334511 for detection and navigation system manufacturing, and 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair—reflect her technical expertise in procuring advanced security hardware, surveillance systems, and mission-critical maintenance services. She specializes in acquisitions involving electronic threat detection, secure communication infrastructure, and integrated court security systems, demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical and operational demands of federal judicial protection.