Jerri L Newton

Jerri L. Newton serves as a Contracting Officer for the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Justice Enforcement Headquarters (15F067), where she manages the acquisition of critical forensic, communications, and investigative equipment to support national security and criminal justice operations. Her portfolio focuses on securing advanced analytical instrumentation, secure radio and audio-visual systems, and specialized field equipment essential to evidence collection and digital intelligence efforts. Newton ensures all procurements align with FBI’s mission to modernize forensic laboratory capabilities and enhance cyber-enabled investigative tools, adhering strictly to federal acquisition regulations and technical compliance standards. Newton maintains strategic relationships with key vendors including VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC and SOUTHERN POLICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., who provide mission-critical gear such as tactical communications systems, forensic audio/video capture devices, and field-ready equipment. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical precision, and supply chain resilience, often engaging manufacturers with proven expertise in law enforcement-grade hardware. She collaborates closely with technical stakeholders to ensure procured systems meet FBI’s rigorous performance and security benchmarks. Newton exhibits a balanced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately half of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, while the remainder remain open to full and open competition. This pattern reflects a deliberate effort to foster innovation from small manufacturers while maintaining access to scalable, high-performance solutions. Her contracting decisions consistently prioritize certified small businesses without compromising operational readiness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing), with significant activity in NAICS 334220 and 334290 for wireless communications and broadcast equipment. She regularly acquires secure transmission systems, forensic audio analyzers, and field-deployable recording devices, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with communications infrastructure and evidence-handling technologies critical to modern law enforcement operations.