Lerna Chaglassian

Lerna Chaglassian serves as a Contracting Officer within the U.S. Marshals Service Office of Security Contracts, part of the Department of Justice, where she manages mission-critical procurements to ensure the safety and operational resilience of federal judicial facilities. Her portfolio centers on acquiring specialized security systems, protective infrastructure, and maintenance services essential to safeguarding judges, court personnel, and witnesses. She oversees the full lifecycle of contracts—from market research and solicitation to award and performance monitoring—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with the USMS’s strategic security objectives. Her acquisitions directly support high-risk, high-stakes environments requiring robust, reliable, and technologically advanced solutions. Chaglassian engages with a diverse base of vendors specializing in security systems integration, instrumentation manufacturing, and industrial equipment maintenance. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently works with firms capable of delivering customized, mission-essential solutions under tight operational timelines. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical proficiency, proven track records in federal security environments, and the ability to meet stringent performance and compliance standards. She fosters collaborative relationships with vendors who demonstrate agility, regulatory awareness, and a deep understanding of court security protocols. Chaglassian’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. This indicates a focus on selecting the most technically qualified and capable offerors regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing mission readiness over socioeconomic targeting. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her process remains transparent and competitive, ensuring value and operational effectiveness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511 for advanced detection and navigation systems, NAICS 561621 for comprehensive security services, and NAICS 811310 for industrial machinery maintenance. She specializes in procuring surveillance technologies, access control systems, threat detection instrumentation, and mission-critical equipment repair services tailored to federal court environments. Her technical expertise spans electronic security infrastructure, physical protection systems, and the integration of hardened infrastructure solutions within sensitive judicial facilities.