Marquiesha R. Gillispie

Marquiesha R. Gillispie serves as a Contracting Officer for the W6QM Micc-ft Bliss under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing acquisition strategies that sustain critical military infrastructure at Fort Bliss. She manages a diverse portfolio of construction, facility services, and logistics support contracts, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing the agency’s mission to maintain safe, resilient, and mission-ready installations. Her acquisitions typically encompass roofing, utilities, waste management, and related support services, often requiring technical oversight and performance-based contract structures to meet stringent operational standards. Gillispie maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including FEDERAL ROOFING AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LLC, ALL AMERICAN AA LLC, C. ORTIZ, CORP, GLOBE BUILDERS, INC., and PIONEER ROOFING AND CONSTRUCTION LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, vertically integrated firms capable of delivering complex facility upgrades and maintenance under tight operational timelines. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance metrics, quality assurance, and post-award oversight to ensure long-term asset integrity and mission continuity. She demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, with 50% of her awards structured as 8(a) competed set-asides and an additional 50% under total small business set-asides per FAR 19.5. This balanced approach ensures robust participation from small disadvantaged businesses while maintaining competitive rigor. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for certified small businesses without compromising mission requirements. Her primary NAICS focus areas are 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 611710 (Educational Support Services), indicating a unique blend of technical IT support and installation-based training infrastructure procurement. This dual specialization enables her to support both digital modernization initiatives and soldier readiness programs, positioning her as a strategic procurement leader bridging operational and educational needs within the Army’s installation support ecosystem.