Andrea Chiodi

Andrea Chiodi serves as a key procurement lead within the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Office of Justice Programs (Agency Code 15F067), supporting the Department of Justice’s mission to modernize forensic science and secure investigative infrastructure. Responsible for managing acquisitions aligned with forensic laboratory modernization and evidence integrity systems, Chiodi oversees contracts for specialized equipment, facility upgrades, and operational support services critical to criminal investigations and digital forensics. Their procurement portfolio emphasizes technical compliance with federal standards for evidence handling and secure communications infrastructure, ensuring acquisitions directly enable the FBI’s operational readiness and scientific credibility. Chiodi maintains strategic relationships with core vendors including VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC and SOUTHERN POLICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., which provide mission-critical equipment and facility-related solutions. These partnerships reflect a preference for established suppliers with proven capabilities in law enforcement-grade hardware and infrastructure support. While the majority of contracting activity is conducted through full and open competition, Chiodi consistently engages with a small but reliable network of vendors experienced in meeting FBI’s stringent security and performance requirements for forensic and investigative environments. A significant portion of Chiodi’s acquisitions—42.9%—are set aside for total small business participation under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding small business access to high-stakes federal contracts. While no specific socioeconomic set-asides like 8(a) or HUBZone dominate the portfolio, the consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a structured effort to foster competition and innovation among qualified vendors with relevant technical expertise. The procurement focus is overwhelmingly centered on NAICS 812930 (Parking Lots and Garages), indicating substantial investment in facility infrastructure supporting FBI field offices and forensic labs, including secure vehicle access, site security upgrades, and maintenance systems. A secondary focus on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) underscores involvement in facility modernization projects essential to housing advanced forensic instrumentation and secure evidence storage. Chiodi’s expertise lies in aligning physical infrastructure acquisitions with operational and forensic mission requirements.