Andrew J. Stickley

Andrew J. Stickley serves as a Contracting Officer for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), supporting critical acquisitions that advance forensic science, digital intelligence, and secure communications infrastructure. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for high-priority technical systems, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while aligning acquisitions with the FBI’s mission to modernize evidence analysis and cyber-enabled investigative capabilities. His portfolio primarily encompasses IT services, specialized communications equipment, and analytical instrumentation essential to forensic laboratories and field operations, requiring rigorous technical evaluation and risk mitigation under FAR and DFARS guidelines. Stickley maintains strategic relationships with key contractors including VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC and SOUTHERN POLICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., who provide specialized law enforcement and forensic support technologies. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in secure hardware and mission-critical software integration, often sourcing from firms with deep domain knowledge in forensic and surveillance systems. While he engages with a limited number of primary contractors, his approach emphasizes reliability, technical compliance, and supply chain integrity over volume-based procurement. His set-aside preferences are predominantly non-set-aside, with 88.9% of awards issued under full and open competition, reflecting the technical complexity and national security sensitivity of the acquisitions. Small business participation is present but targeted, with 7.4% allocated to total small business set-asides and 3.7% reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, demonstrating a measured commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission readiness. Stickley’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), underscoring his specialization in custom software integration, data analysis platforms, and forensic IT infrastructure. He also regularly procures radio and wireless communications equipment under NAICS 334220, reflecting the FBI’s emphasis on secure, interoperable communication systems for field agents and forensic labs. His expertise lies at the intersection of cybersecurity, digital forensics, and mission-critical hardware procurement.