Crystal K. Finch

Crystal Finch serves as a procurement professional within the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Office of Justice Programs (Agency Code: 15F067), supporting critical acquisitions that advance forensic science, digital intelligence, and secure communications infrastructure. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts aligned with the FBI’s mission to modernize forensic laboratory capabilities and enhance cyber-enabled investigative tools. Her work primarily involves soliciting and awarding contracts for specialized analytical instrumentation, secure communications equipment, and technical training services, ensuring that law enforcement and forensic units are equipped with cutting-edge, evidence-integrity-compliant technologies. Her key contractor relationships center on VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC and SOUTHERN POLICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., both of which supply mission-critical equipment for field operations and forensic support. She maintains consistent engagement with vendors specializing in law enforcement hardware, electronic testing instruments, and cybersecurity-enabled devices, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in compliance, technical reliability, and rapid delivery timelines. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor performance, adherence to federal standards, and supply chain resilience. Finch demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While no other socioeconomic set-asides dominate her portfolio, her consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor diversity and stimulate innovation from niche suppliers. Her contracting patterns prioritize accessibility for qualified small businesses without compromising technical rigor. Her primary NAICS focus includes Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), reflecting her procurement of forensic analytical tools, alongside Computer Training (611420) for digital evidence handling and Electronic Computer Manufacturing (334111) for secure data systems. She routinely sources engineering services and wireless communications equipment, underscoring her technical expertise in integrating advanced instrumentation into law enforcement workflows.