Gloria I. Gutierrez

MSG Gloria Gutierrez serves as the primary contracting representative for the 0413 Aq Hq Rco-ak Wainwrig under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing acquisition programs that sustain operational readiness at Fort Wainwright and other Alaskan military installations. She oversees the procurement of critical garrison support services essential to maintaining infrastructure, environmental compliance, and daily base operations in a remote, high-latitude environment. Her portfolio centers on facilities maintenance, food service, and transportation support contracts, ensuring mission-critical capabilities are delivered under austere conditions. Gutierrez applies full lifecycle contracting expertise, from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration, aligning acquisitions with Army sustainability and readiness goals. Her primary contractor relationship is with CLEAN & SERENE LLC, a key vendor delivering integrated facilities and operational support services. She maintains a focused, long-term partnership with this contractor while engaging a limited pool of specialized vendors for niche requirements. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, compliance, and performance in extreme environments, favoring vendors with proven experience in Arctic and remote garrison operations. Vendor selection prioritizes technical capability and past performance over volume, reflecting a disciplined, mission-driven procurement philosophy. Gutierrez demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 66.7% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She consistently leverages socioeconomic programs to expand opportunities for small, disadvantaged firms, ensuring equitable access to federal contracts in support of Army resilience goals. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to build a diverse supplier base capable of meeting the unique demands of Alaskan military operations. Her procurement focus is concentrated in three primary NAICS categories: 722310 (Food Service Contractors), 561210 (Facilities Support Services), and 532111 (Passenger Car Rental). These reflect her domain expertise in sustaining daily garrison functions—from meal preparation and facility upkeep to essential vehicle logistics—ensuring that service members have reliable, mission-ready support systems in one of the most challenging operational environments in the U.S. military.