James Driscoll

James Driscoll serves as a Contract Specialist within the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Office of Science and Technology, where he manages the acquisition of critical forensic, cyber, and communications equipment essential to national security investigations. His role encompasses the full lifecycle of procurement—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and agency-specific technical requirements. Driscoll specializes in high-integrity acquisitions of analytical instrumentation, secure digital evidence systems, and advanced data infrastructure, aligning procurement outcomes with the FBI’s mission to modernize forensic science and enhance cyber-enabled investigative capabilities. Driscoll maintains consistent working relationships with key vendors including VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC and SOUTHERN POLICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., primarily sourcing specialized law enforcement equipment, forensic tools, and secure communications hardware. His contractor engagements reflect a preference for established suppliers with proven technical expertise in ruggedized, mission-critical systems, often requiring stringent certification and quality assurance protocols. While he collaborates with a limited number of primary vendors, his process emphasizes rigorous evaluation of technical capability, supply chain resilience, and compliance with federal security standards. His contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 80% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting the technical complexity and specialized nature of the requirements. However, he consistently allocates 20% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding small business participation in high-technology procurements without compromising mission readiness. Driscoll’s primary NAICS focus includes 333316 (Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), 334310 (Audio/Video Equipment), 334220 (Wireless Communications Equipment), and 518210 (Data Processing Infrastructure), underscoring his expertise in procuring advanced analytical devices, secure radio systems, digital evidence capture tools, and secure cloud-based data platforms. His portfolio reflects deep technical familiarity with forensic lab automation, encrypted communications, and hardened computing infrastructure critical to FBI operational success.