Elizabeth Mott

Elizabeth Mott serves as a key procurement professional within the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Office of Science and Technology, overseeing acquisitions that advance forensic science, digital intelligence, and secure communications infrastructure. She manages a portfolio of technical and facility-based contracts aligned with the FBI’s mission to modernize forensic laboratory capabilities and enhance cyber-enabled investigative tools. Her work centers on engineering services, specialized equipment procurement, and facility upgrades that support evidence analysis and secure operational environments, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and national security standards. Mott maintains strategic relationships with core vendors including Vista Outdoor Sales LLC and Southern Police Equipment Company, Inc., which provide mission-critical forensic, protective, and field operational equipment. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established suppliers with proven expertise in law enforcement and forensic technology, while maintaining rigorous performance and compliance standards. She engages with a limited but highly specialized vendor base, prioritizing reliability, technical certification, and adherence to federal security protocols in all procurement decisions. A strong advocate for small business participation, Mott consistently utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with nearly half of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity-building among qualified small vendors, particularly those with niche expertise in forensic instrumentation, secure storage solutions, and specialized construction services. Her socioeconomic contracting approach supports equitable access while maintaining operational readiness. Her primary NAICS focus is on Engineering Services (541330), where she procures technical consulting, systems integration, and laboratory modernization support. She also frequently acquires products and services under NAICS codes related to commercial construction, secure storage solutions, and specialized manufacturing, reflecting a multidisciplinary need to upgrade both physical infrastructure and analytical capabilities within FBI facilities. Her expertise lies at the intersection of forensic science, physical security, and technical engineering procurement.