Karen C. Schroeder

Karen C. Schroeder serves as Team Leader, District Contracts, within the Isb Procurement Division of the U.S. Marshals Service under the Department of Justice. In this role, she leads the acquisition strategy for mission-critical services that sustain federal court security, fugitive apprehension operations, and witness protection initiatives. She oversees the planning, solicitation, and award of contracts for administrative management consulting and facility-related support services, ensuring alignment with DOJ’s law enforcement priorities. Her portfolio emphasizes performance-based contracting and risk-managed procurement to deliver reliable, scalable solutions that uphold the integrity of federal judicial operations. Schroeder collaborates with a diverse range of contractors specializing in management consulting and healthcare infrastructure support. While no single vendor dominates her award stream, she consistently engages firms with proven expertise in federal compliance, operational efficiency, and mission-critical service delivery. Her working relationships reflect a preference for vendors capable of rapid mobilization, rigorous security clearance adherence, and scalable service models that adapt to dynamic field requirements across multiple judicial districts. Her contracting activity reflects a 100% focus on open competition, with no set-asides designated for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic categories. This indicates a procurement strategy prioritizing technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the high-stakes, time-sensitive nature of her agency’s operational needs. Schroeder’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services) and NAICS 622110 (General Medical and Surgical Hospitals). She procures strategic management consulting to optimize court operations and administrative workflows, alongside healthcare services essential to the safety and well-being of U.S. Marshals, court personnel, and protected witnesses. Her domain expertise spans federal facility support, personnel protection systems, and integrated service delivery models critical to sustaining high-risk law enforcement missions.