Edith M Young

Edith Young serves as a Contract Specialist within the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Office of Justice Programs (Agency Code: 15F067), where she manages the acquisition of mission-critical technical and operational support services essential to advancing forensic science, digital intelligence, and secure communications. Her portfolio focuses on procuring advanced analytical instrumentation, cyber-enabled investigative tools, and specialized communications equipment to support national security and criminal investigations. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement decisions with the FBI’s strategic priorities in evidence integrity and laboratory modernization. Young maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC and SOUTHERN POLICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., who provide specialized law enforcement equipment and technical support solutions. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in forensic and field-deployable technologies, while maintaining rigorous oversight of performance, delivery timelines, and compliance with federal standards. She collaborates closely with technical stakeholders to define requirements and evaluate vendor proposals based on technical merit and operational suitability. A strong advocate for small business participation, Young consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 71.4% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and expand the pool of qualified vendors capable of supporting the FBI’s evolving technical needs. Her contracting approach actively encourages participation from small disadvantaged, women-owned, and veteran-owned firms across multiple socioeconomic categories. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 334220 for wireless communications equipment, 561499 for business support services, and 541990 for professional scientific services, indicating a strong emphasis on secure communications infrastructure, forensic laboratory support, and custom technical consulting. She regularly procures specialized hardware, software integration services, and analytical system maintenance, demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical demands of modern law enforcement and digital forensics operations.