Brian Chrostowski

Brian Chrostowski serves as a key procurement professional within the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Office of Science and Technology, supporting critical missions in forensic science, digital intelligence, and secure communications. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on advanced analytical instrumentation, evidence collection systems, and cyber-enabled investigative tools. His work directly enables the FBI’s modernization of forensic laboratories and the integrity of forensic data workflows, ensuring compliance with federal standards for chain-of-custody and digital forensics. Chrostowski routinely handles complex solicitations under FAR Part 15, often involving technical evaluation panels and performance-based requirements for high-assurance systems. His primary contractor relationships center on VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC and SOUTHERN POLICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., both of which provide specialized equipment for evidence handling, field forensics, and protective gear. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in law enforcement-grade hardware and durable field-deployable systems. While the majority of his contracts are awarded through open competition, he maintains a disciplined approach to vendor performance, emphasizing quality assurance, delivery timelines, and technical compliance over cost alone. Chrostowski’s contracting patterns show a strong inclination toward open competition, with 79.1% of awards issued without set-asides. However, he consistently supports small business participation, allocating 20.9% of acquisitions to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a balanced commitment to both operational readiness and socioeconomic goals. His approach prioritizes capability over size, ensuring that qualified small firms can compete meaningfully within the FBI’s high-stakes technical environment. His primary NAICS focus areas include Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (39.0%), reflecting procurement of forensic medical devices and biometric collection tools, and Security Systems Services (9.8%), supporting secure data transmission and evidence storage infrastructure. He also actively sources electromedical apparatus and background investigation services, demonstrating deep expertise in the intersection of forensic science, digital security, and law enforcement operational requirements.