Colleen O'Connor

Colleen O'Connor serves as a key procurement lead within Division 0700 of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, supporting the Department of Justice’s mission to advance forensic science and investigative technology. She manages the acquisition of specialized administrative and management consulting services essential to optimizing laboratory operations, streamlining evidence processing workflows, and modernizing forensic infrastructure. Her work ensures that strategic initiatives in forensic analytics, data integration, and compliance are supported by high-caliber advisory expertise, directly enabling the agency’s operational readiness and technical innovation. O'Connor collaborates with a broad spectrum of federal contractors specializing in forensic system modernization, process optimization, and compliance management. While no single vendor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms with proven experience in federal forensic lab support, quality assurance frameworks, and DOJ-specific regulatory environments. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established service providers with demonstrated expertise in scientific administration and large-scale operational consulting, fostering long-term partnerships built on technical proficiency and mission alignment. O'Connor’s procurement activity is exclusively classified under the “No Set-Aside” category, indicating a focus on open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides. This reflects a mission-critical imperative to prioritize technical capability and operational continuity over socioeconomic preferences, ensuring that the highest-quality consulting services are selected based on merit and domain expertise. Her approach underscores a commitment to performance-driven outcomes over categorical preferences. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541611—Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services—encompassing strategic planning, process reengineering, laboratory accreditation support, and compliance program design. She procures services that enhance the efficiency of forensic evidence handling, data governance, and interagency coordination, requiring deep familiarity with FBI protocols, CODIS integration, and NIST-aligned quality standards. Her expertise lies at the intersection of forensic science administration and federal contract management.