Cynthia W. Wills

Cynthia W. Wills serves as a Contracting Officer for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), specifically within the Office of Justice Programs (15F067), where she manages complex procurement actions supporting the agency’s mission to modernize forensic science, digital intelligence, and secure communications infrastructure. She oversees the acquisition of research, training, and technical services critical to advancing evidence analysis systems and cyber-enabled investigative tools. Her portfolio primarily includes non-defense scientific and educational services, aligning with the FBI’s strategic focus on enhancing laboratory capabilities and investigator readiness through innovation and workforce development. Wills maintains longstanding relationships with key vendors including VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC and SOUTHERN POLICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., which provide specialized equipment and operational support tailored to law enforcement and forensic field applications. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and technical compliance, favoring established contractors with proven expertise in delivering mission-critical solutions under stringent security and quality standards. While her primary vendor base consists of a small number of high-volume partners, she ensures all procurements adhere to federal acquisition regulations and agency-specific compliance protocols. Notably, Wills does not utilize socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of her acquisitions awarded under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic preference for technical capability and mission alignment over socioeconomic criteria, prioritizing proven performance and subject-matter expertise in high-stakes national security contexts. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities), 611630 (Language Schools), 611710 (Educational Support Services), and 511210 (Publishing Industries, except Internet), indicating a strong emphasis on forensic research, linguistic analysis, investigator training, and digital content development. These domains support the FBI’s efforts in behavioral analysis, digital forensics, and intelligence dissemination, demonstrating her expertise in procuring niche, high-value services that bridge technical innovation with operational law enforcement needs.