Mark R. Pellien

Mark R. Pellien serves as a Contract Specialist at Federal Correctional Institution Gilmer (FCI Gilmer), part of the Federal Bureau of Prisons under the Department of Justice. In this role, he is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions critical to sustaining institutional operations, including food service supplies, facility maintenance, and infrastructure repairs. His acquisitions directly support the agency’s mission to ensure safe, secure, and humane conditions for incarcerated populations through reliable subsistence and facility systems. Pellien routinely handles sealed bids, competitive negotiations, and simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13 and Part 14, with a focus on high-volume, mission-critical contracts that maintain operational continuity. Pellien works closely with a diverse network of vendors, primarily small businesses and specialized industrial suppliers, to secure essential goods and services. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, his procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with wholesalers of industrial supplies, metal container manufacturers, and millwork specialists. He fosters collaborative, compliance-driven relationships grounded in FAR adherence, performance metrics, and timely delivery requirements, ensuring vendors meet the stringent operational standards of a federal correctional environment. Pellien demonstrates a strong institutional commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 71.9% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. His portfolio consistently prioritizes small business participation, aligning with the Bureau of Prisons’ broader goals to promote economic opportunity and equitable access. He actively leverages small business set-asides without favoring specific socioeconomic categories, maintaining broad inclusivity across general small business contractors while ensuring compliance with federal socioeconomic objectives. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332439 (Other Metal Container Manufacturing), 423840 (Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers), and 321918 (Other Millwork), reflecting a technical domain centered on durable goods for food service, facility upkeep, and structural components. He specializes in sourcing corrosion-resistant containers, bulk industrial supplies, and custom millwork critical to maintaining sanitary, secure, and code-compliant correctional infrastructure.