Jennifer R. Unger

Jennifer R. Unger 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 specialized apparel and protective equipment critical to field operations and forensic personnel. Her role centers on ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning acquisitions with the FBI’s mission to enhance operational readiness through secure, durable, and mission-specific gear. She handles full-cycle contracting actions, including solicitation development, source selection, contract award, and performance monitoring, with a focus on high-integrity, low-volume procurements that support law enforcement and investigative units. Unger maintains a consistent contracting relationship with Vista Outdoor Sales LLC and Southern Police Equipment Company, Inc., both of which provide tailored protective apparel, tactical accessories, and mission-specific gear designed for law enforcement use. These vendor partnerships reflect a preference for established suppliers with proven capabilities in manufacturing rugged, compliant equipment under stringent federal standards. Her working relationships are characterized by collaborative engagement, clear technical specifications, and a focus on quality assurance and delivery reliability. A defining feature of Unger’s procurement approach is her exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Aside authorities under FAR 19.5, ensuring that 100% of her acquisitions are reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate and unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, fostering growth among small, woman-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms that meet the technical requirements for FBI-certified equipment. Her primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 315990—Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing—where she sources specialized uniforms, ballistic-resistant clothing, tactical vests, and accessories engineered for forensic, investigative, and field operational environments. This specialization demonstrates deep domain expertise in law enforcement apparel standards, including compliance with NIJ and FBI-specific performance criteria for durability, concealability, and protective functionality.