Dionna Brown

Dionna Brown serves as the primary procurement lead for the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Joint Evidence Handling division, overseeing acquisitions that advance forensic science, digital intelligence, and secure communications infrastructure. She manages a strategic portfolio of contracts focused on modernizing forensic laboratory capabilities, enhancing cyber-enabled investigative tools, and ensuring the integrity of evidence analysis systems. Her role is central to executing the FBI’s mission of integrating advanced analytical instrumentation and secure data platforms to support national security and criminal investigations, with a strong emphasis on technical compliance and mission-critical delivery timelines. Brown maintains consistent contracting relationships with key vendors such as VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC and SOUTHERN POLICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., primarily sourcing specialized forensic equipment, field-ready digital evidence collection tools, and secure hardware platforms. Her procurement approach favors established contractors with proven capabilities in law enforcement-grade technology, emphasizing reliability, certification compliance, and rapid deployment. She engages in long-term vendor partnerships that prioritize technical support, customization, and adherence to federal forensic standards. Brown’s contracting portfolio reflects no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This indicates a procurement strategy centered on technical merit and mission readiness over socioeconomic categorization, aligning with the FBI’s operational imperatives for rapid, high-assurance capability acquisition. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Computer Systems Design Services (541512) and Other Computer Related Services (541519), reflecting a heavy emphasis on custom software development, data integration, and digital forensics platforms. Additional procurement activity spans Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519) for forensic instrumentation and Software Publishers (513210) for specialized analytical tools. She demonstrates deep expertise in procuring secure, validated systems for digital evidence management, laboratory automation, and secure communications infrastructure critical to FBI investigations.