David T. Copeland

David T. Copeland serves as a Contracting Officer for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), specifically within the FBI-JEH office (Agency Code 15F067), where he manages the acquisition of critical professional, scientific, and technical services essential to the Bureau’s national security and criminal investigative missions. His portfolio centers on advanced forensic science capabilities, digital intelligence systems, and secure communications infrastructure, ensuring the FBI maintains cutting-edge analytical tools for evidence collection, laboratory operations, and cyber-enabled investigations. He exercises full contracting authority under the Federal Acquisition Regulation to solicit, evaluate, and award contracts that align with the FBI’s strategic modernization priorities. Copeland’s primary contractor relationships are anchored with Vista Outdoor Sales LLC and Southern Police Equipment Company, Inc., both of which provide specialized technical and operational support services tailored to law enforcement and forensic applications. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established industry partners with proven expertise in forensic instrumentation, digital forensics, and secure data handling systems. These relationships are characterized by repeat engagements and long-term service delivery, emphasizing reliability, technical compliance, and mission alignment over transactional vendor interactions. Mr. Copeland’s contracting activity is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. He does not utilize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, reflecting a procurement strategy prioritizing technical capability and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic preferences. His primary NAICS code focus is 541990—All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services—encompassing forensic laboratory support, digital evidence analysis, cybersecurity services, and advanced instrumentation maintenance. He procures specialized technical services that enhance the integrity, scalability, and security of FBI’s forensic and intelligence systems, demonstrating deep domain expertise in the intersection of law enforcement operations and advanced scientific technology.