Katrina D. Red Boy

Katrina D. Red Boy serves as a Contract Specialist within the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Office of Procurement, supporting critical acquisitions that advance forensic science, digital intelligence, and secure evidence management systems. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal regulations and alignment with the FBI’s mission to modernize forensic laboratory capabilities and enhance cyber-enabled investigative tools. Her portfolio primarily encompasses the acquisition of specialized medical, forensic, and investigative equipment, as well as related consumables and technical supplies essential to field operations and forensic analysis. Red Boy maintains established working relationships with key vendors including VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC and SOUTHERN POLICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., both of which provide high-integrity equipment and supplies tailored to law enforcement and forensic applications. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established commercial suppliers with proven track records in delivering mission-critical gear, indicating a focus on reliability, regulatory compliance, and rapid delivery timelines over experimental or niche vendors. She engages primarily with large, non-set-aside contractors, reflecting the operational urgency and technical specificity of FBI requirements. Her contracting activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on accessing the broadest possible pool of qualified suppliers capable of meeting the FBI’s stringent technical and security standards, rather than prioritizing socioeconomic categories. Red Boy’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 424210 (Drugs and Druggists’ Sundries Merchant Wholesalers) and 423450 (Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers), indicating a strong specialization in procuring forensic reagents, evidence collection kits, laboratory consumables, and medical-grade investigative supplies. Her expertise lies in sourcing mission-critical materials that support DNA analysis, toxicology testing, and digital evidence preservation, ensuring the integrity of the FBI’s forensic infrastructure.