Mischele R Quarles

Mischele R. Quarles serves as a Contract Specialist within the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Office of Justice Programs, supporting critical acquisitions aligned with the Bureau’s mission to advance forensic science, digital intelligence, and secure communications infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—focusing on non-defense, mission-enabling services and equipment. Her portfolio emphasizes facilities support, specialized leasing arrangements, and technical instrumentation essential to evidence analysis and operational readiness, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and agency strategic priorities. Quarles maintains established relationships with key vendors including VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC and SOUTHERN POLICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., primarily engaging firms that provide law enforcement-grade equipment, secure storage solutions, and facility support services. Her contracting approach prioritizes reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational suitability over volume, fostering long-term partnerships with suppliers capable of meeting FBI’s stringent security and performance standards. She frequently coordinates with technical stakeholders to validate vendor capabilities and ensure deliverables align with forensic and cyber-investigative requirements. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 86.7% of awards issued under no set-aside authority, indicating a focus on broad market access and technical merit. However, she consistently allocates 13.3% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to small business participation without compromising mission-critical needs. Her socioeconomic contracting strategy balances inclusivity with operational exigency. Quarles’ primary NAICS focus areas include Lessors of Other Real Estate Property, Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units, Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, and Facilities Support Services, reflecting her specialization in securing physical and logistical infrastructure for forensic labs and field operations. She also procures communications equipment under NAICS 334290, underscoring her technical proficiency in supporting secure, encrypted data systems critical to FBI’s investigative capabilities.