Gisette M. Terrones

Gisette M. Terrones serves as a key procurement professional within the Federal Correctional Complex Coleman, operating under the Bureau of Prisons, where she manages acquisitions critical to sustaining the dietary and operational needs of the incarcerated population. Her role centers on ensuring compliance with federal nutrition, safety, and religious accommodation standards through the procurement of food services, logistical support, and facility-related goods. She handles a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning perishable food supply, packaging, equipment maintenance, and infrastructure support, all aligned with the agency’s mission of humane and nutritionally adequate care. Her acquisitions are strategically designed to uphold USDA, FDA, and DOJ health protocols while maintaining operational continuity across correctional facilities. Terrones maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of vendors, including Regional Produce Distributors, LLC and L.A. Foods, LLC for fresh and prepared food deliveries, alongside Edge Technology Distributors, Inc. for specialized equipment and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC for facility upgrades. Her working relationships reflect a preference for regional and specialized suppliers capable of meeting stringent federal food safety and logistical timelines. She prioritizes vendors with proven capacity for just-in-time delivery, cold chain integrity, and compliance with institutional dietary protocols, fostering long-term, performance-based vendor engagements. A defining feature of Terrones’ contracting approach is her strong commitment to small business participation, with 86.7% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She routinely prioritizes small businesses, including women-owned and socially disadvantaged firms, aligning with the Bureau of Prisons’ socioeconomic goals. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a deliberate effort to expand market access for qualified small entities while ensuring reliable service delivery. Her primary NAICS focus includes corrugated box manufacturing (322211) for food packaging, hardware manufacturing (332510) for kitchen and storage equipment, and commercial machinery repair (811310) for food service infrastructure. She also procures specialized leasing services (532120) for fleet and utility equipment, reflecting a technical understanding of institutional logistics. Her expertise lies at the intersection of food systems, facility operations, and regulatory compliance within the federal correctional environment.