Adelle Bolton

Adelle Bolton serves as the primary contracting professional for the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Joint Evidence Handling division (FBI-JEH), overseeing the acquisition of advanced forensic and digital intelligence systems critical to national security and criminal investigations. She manages a diverse portfolio of procurements centered on modernizing forensic laboratory capabilities, securing evidence analysis platforms, and deploying precision analytical instrumentation. Her role is pivotal in aligning procurement strategy with the FBI’s mission to enhance the integrity, speed, and scientific rigor of evidence processing, ensuring compliance with federal standards for forensic accuracy and cybersecurity. Bolton maintains consistent partnerships with key vendors such as VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC and SOUTHERN POLICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., who supply specialized forensic equipment, field-ready analytical tools, and secure evidence handling systems. Her contracting approach prioritizes reliability, technical specificity, and operational readiness, often engaging vendors with proven expertise in forensic instrumentation and law enforcement-grade hardware. She fosters long-term vendor relationships grounded in performance accountability and technical alignment with FBI’s evolving investigative needs. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong emphasis on small business participation, with 36.6% of contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for qualified small businesses in the forensic and analytical technology sectors. While no other socioeconomic set-asides dominate her portfolio, her consistent use of FAR 19.5 set-asides underscores a strategic focus on fostering innovation from small, agile suppliers. Bolton’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), where she procures high-precision mass spectrometers, DNA sequencing platforms, and digital evidence analysis systems. She also regularly acquires testing laboratory services and industrial control instrumentation, reflecting deep expertise in forensic science infrastructure and the integration of advanced analytical technologies into operational investigative workflows.