Allison E. Culley

Allison Culley serves as a Divisional Contracting Officer within the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Office of Justice Programs, where she leads the acquisition of mission-critical forensic, cyber, and operational support systems. Responsible for full lifecycle contract management, she oversees procurements aligned with the FBI’s strategic priorities in digital intelligence, forensic science modernization, and secure communications infrastructure. Her portfolio centers on high-integrity technical systems requiring rigorous compliance with federal security standards, including analytical instrumentation, evidence handling platforms, and specialized law enforcement equipment. Culley ensures acquisitions adhere to FAR and agency-specific directives while supporting the FBI’s mission to enhance investigative capabilities through cutting-edge technology. Culley maintains enduring partnerships with key vendors including VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC and SOUTHERN POLICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., who provide specialized law enforcement gear, protective equipment, and mission-specific hardware. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established suppliers with proven track records in delivering durable, field-tested solutions under stringent quality and compliance controls. She engages primarily with contractors possessing relevant ITAR, CMMC, or FedRAMP certifications, ensuring alignment with national security requirements. Her relationships are characterized by long-term reliability, technical collaboration, and adherence to defense-grade supply chain protocols. Culley’s contracting approach prioritizes open competition, with 94% of her awards issued under no set-aside provisions, reflecting the technical complexity and specialized nature of FBI requirements. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, consistently awarding approximately 6% of her portfolio to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While she does not frequently utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her small business awards reflect genuine capability-based selection in niche technical categories. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), supporting digital forensic analytics and data management systems, followed by NAICS 811219 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair), ensuring maintenance of forensic instrumentation. She also procures specialized equipment under NAICS 335312 and 332994, including components for secure communications and ordnance-related tools, demonstrating deep expertise in technical domains critical to FBI operational readiness.