Amy Lacy

Amy Lacy serves as a key procurement professional within the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Office of Science and Technology, supporting the agency’s mission to modernize forensic science and digital intelligence capabilities. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on secure communications systems, advanced analytical instrumentation, and custom software solutions for evidence analysis. Her work directly enables the FBI’s operational readiness by ensuring the timely delivery of mission-critical technologies that enhance cyber-enabled investigations and forensic laboratory efficiency. She routinely handles complex, high-stakes contracts requiring stringent compliance with federal security standards and technical specifications for law enforcement use. Lacy maintains strategic relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including Vista Outdoor Sales LLC and Southern Police Equipment Company, Inc., both of which provide mission-aligned hardware and tactical support systems. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in law enforcement-grade equipment, secure electronics manufacturing, and forensic software integration. She prioritizes partners with established track records in delivering ruggedized, compliant, and audit-ready solutions, fostering long-term collaborations grounded in technical reliability and regulatory adherence. Her procurement strategy strongly emphasizes small business participation, with over 63% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate commitment to expanding the FBI’s supplier base among qualified small firms, particularly those with niche capabilities in secure communications, custom programming, and specialized manufacturing. She consistently leverages socioeconomic programs to foster innovation and resilience within the national security supply chain. Lacy’s primary NAICS focus areas include custom computer programming services, electronic computer manufacturing, and communications equipment production, underscoring her technical expertise in digital forensics tools, secure data acquisition systems, and field-deployable analytical platforms. She procures mission-critical systems that integrate hardware, firmware, and software to support evidence integrity, real-time data processing, and encrypted communications for field agents and forensic analysts alike.