Marcia Lott

Marcia Lott serves as a key procurement professional within the Federal Correctional Institution Miami, operating under the Bureau of Prisons, where she supports the acquisition of goods and services critical to the safe, humane, and nutritionally compliant operation of federal detention facilities. Her responsibilities center on managing contracts that ensure dietary standards are met, religious and cultural food requirements are accommodated, and meal services are delivered consistently across the institution. She handles a range of acquisitions related to food service infrastructure, including specialized packaging, food preparation equipment, and facility maintenance supplies, aligning all procurements with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) compliance and Department of Justice operational mandates. While specific contractor names are not available, Lott maintains collaborative relationships with vendors capable of delivering high-volume, low-margin food service solutions that meet stringent federal nutrition and safety benchmarks. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for suppliers with proven experience in institutional food systems, including those certified to handle religious dietary restrictions and allergen-controlled environments. She engages both large-capacity distributors and niche providers with expertise in culturally specific food products, fostering partnerships that prioritize reliability, scalability, and regulatory adherence. Lott demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her procurement strategy consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs that empower small businesses, reflecting the Bureau of Prisons’ broader goals of inclusive contracting and community economic development. Though no 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides are dominant, her pattern supports broad small business engagement across multiple socioeconomic categories. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 313210 (Broadwoven Fabric Mills) and 339993 (Fastener, Button, Needle, and Pin Manufacturing), indicating a specialized need for durable textiles used in inmate apparel and institutional hardware components such as fasteners for food service carts and meal tray assemblies. This reflects deep technical expertise in procuring non-food, mission-critical infrastructure that supports daily operations within secure correctional environments.