James F. Driscoll

James F. Driscoll serves as a Contracting Officer within the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Office of Science and Technology, where he manages the acquisition of critical technical and support services essential to national security investigations. His portfolio focuses on modernizing forensic laboratories, securing digital evidence systems, and procuring advanced communications and analytical instrumentation. Driscoll ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning acquisitions with the FBI’s strategic priorities in cyber-enabled forensics and secure data handling. He routinely oversees complex solicitations under FAR Part 15, emphasizing performance-based contracting and technical evaluation criteria for high-stakes operational needs. Driscoll maintains enduring relationships with key vendors including VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC and SOUTHERN POLICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., which provide specialized law enforcement equipment and mission-critical supplies. His contracting approach favors established contractors with proven capabilities in secure hardware procurement and forensic support services, often leveraging long-term agreements to ensure continuity and reliability. He collaborates closely with technical stakeholders to define requirements and validate vendor qualifications, ensuring delivered solutions meet FBI’s stringent operational and security standards. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Driscoll consistently applies Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, directing approximately 80% of his acquisitions to small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and broaden the supplier base for specialized technical services. His procurement patterns prioritize socioeconomic programs that enhance competition and capacity-building among qualified small firms, aligning with federal mandates to promote equitable access to government contracting opportunities. Driscoll’s primary NAICS focus spans engineering services, wireless communications equipment manufacturing, electrical supplies wholesaling, and general business support services—each accounting for roughly 25% of his portfolio. He procures advanced analytical instruments, secure radio systems, forensic data tools, and logistics support services critical to evidence integrity and digital intelligence operations. His expertise lies at the intersection of technical procurement and mission-driven acquisition, ensuring the FBI’s investigative capabilities remain technologically current and operationally resilient.