Arter Sweatman, Contract Specialist

Arter Sweatman serves as a Contract Specialist within the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Office of Justice Programs (15F067), supporting the agency’s mission to modernize forensic science capabilities and secure digital investigative infrastructure. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, Sweatman specializes in acquisitions related to hazardous waste management, specialized equipment manufacturing, and IT services critical to evidence integrity and laboratory operations. Their work ensures compliance with federal contracting regulations while aligning purchases with the FBI’s strategic priorities in forensic modernization and cyber-enabled investigations. Sweatman maintains consistent procurement relationships with key vendors including VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC and SOUTHERN POLICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., both of which provide mission-critical physical and technical equipment for field operations and forensic facilities. These partnerships reflect a preference for established suppliers with proven capabilities in law enforcement-grade hardware and safety-compliant materials. While these two contractors dominate the portfolio, Sweatman also engages a broader network of niche vendors to meet specialized technical requirements, demonstrating a balanced approach between reliability and innovation in vendor selection. Sweatman exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with half of all procurements structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small businesses across diverse categories, including service-disabled veteran-owned and HUBZone firms, while maintaining flexibility through non-set-aside actions for complex or time-sensitive requirements. Their contracting approach reflects a deliberate effort to foster competition and enhance supply chain resilience through broad small business inclusion. The primary NAICS focus areas include 562211 for hazardous waste treatment and disposal, 332311 for prefabricated metal building components used in secure forensic facilities, and 541519 for specialized computer-related services supporting digital evidence analysis. These categories reveal deep technical expertise in procuring infrastructure and services that underpin the FBI’s forensic laboratories, evidence storage systems, and cyber-investigative tools, ensuring compliance with federal security and environmental standards.