Shakira Fisher

Shakira Fisher serves as a Contract Specialist at the Federal Medical Center at Carswell (FMC Carswell), part of the Bureau of Prisons under the Department of Justice. In this role, she manages the acquisition of goods and services critical to the health, safety, and nutritional integrity of the federal inmate population. Her responsibilities include developing, soliciting, and administering contracts for facility infrastructure, medical equipment, and culturally compliant food services, ensuring full adherence to federal procurement regulations and agency-specific dietary mandates such as Kosher certification. She plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement activities with the agency’s mission to deliver compliant, high-quality institutional support services. While specific contractor names are not currently available, Fisher maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including manufacturers of medical and industrial equipment, construction firms specializing in institutional facilities, and service providers delivering specialized food and sanitation solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based requirements, rigorous compliance verification, and vendor accountability to ensure continuity of essential services within a secure federal environment. Fisher exhibits a strong preference for open competition, with 80% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, she actively supports small business participation, with 20% of her contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides pursuant to FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate effort to foster economic opportunity while maintaining procurement efficiency and service reliability. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), 333414 (Heating Equipment Manufacturing), 611511 (Cosmetology and Barber Schools), and 236210 (Industrial Building Construction). These reflect her expertise in procuring clinical equipment, environmental control systems, training services for institutional staff, and facility upgrades tailored to federal correctional healthcare standards. Her technical domain spans the intersection of healthcare infrastructure, institutional operations, and regulatory compliance in secure environments.