Christina R. Sims

Christina Sims serves as a key procurement professional within the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Office of Science and Technology, supporting the modernization of forensic and digital intelligence capabilities. She manages a portfolio of acquisitions focused on advanced analytical instrumentation, secure communications systems, and evidence analysis technologies critical to national security investigations. Her role involves end-to-end contract execution for high-priority laboratory and cyber-enabled tools, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning purchases with the FBI’s strategic imperatives in forensic science and digital forensics. She routinely interfaces with technical stakeholders to define requirements, evaluate vendor proposals, and oversee contract performance for mission-critical systems. Sims maintains established relationships with core vendors including VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC and SOUTHERN POLICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., which supply specialized forensic equipment, field-ready analytical devices, and protective gear for investigative operations. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for proven suppliers with demonstrated expertise in law enforcement and forensic applications, often engaging vendors with existing GSA schedules or qualified vendor lists. While she works with a limited number of primary contractors, she ensures competitive bidding processes are maintained for all non-set-aside procurements. Her procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 85% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting the technical specificity and operational urgency of FBI requirements. However, she consistently allocates 15% of awards to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to small business participation without compromising mission readiness or technical integrity. Sims’ primary NAICS focus areas include analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing (334516), professional scientific services (541990), and search and detection system manufacturing (334511), underscoring her expertise in procuring mass spectrometers, digital evidence extraction tools, biometric sensors, and chemical analysis systems. Her domain knowledge spans forensic chemistry, cyber forensics, and evidence chain-of-custody technologies, making her a critical liaison between technical requirements and acquisition execution within the FBI’s scientific enterprise.