Laurel Knotts

Laurel Knotts serves as a key procurement professional within Division 0100 of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, supporting the Department of Justice’s mission to secure and sustain the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) infrastructure. Responsible for managing complex technology acquisitions, she oversees the procurement of mission-critical IT systems, secure software development services, and specialized facility support essential to law enforcement operations. Her work ensures the integrity, availability, and compliance of CJIS systems with federal cybersecurity standards, including NIST SP 800-53 and FISMA requirements. She plays a central role in translating operational needs into compliant, risk-managed contract actions that uphold national security and data integrity. While specific contractor names are not available, Laurel Knotts engages with a diverse ecosystem of vendors specializing in secure information systems, custom application development, and hardened infrastructure solutions. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in federal law enforcement environments, particularly those holding ISO 27001, CMMC, or FedRAMP authorizations. She fosters collaborative, performance-based relationships with contractors who demonstrate robust cybersecurity postures and a commitment to continuous compliance in highly regulated environments. Laurel Knotts exhibits a strong and consistent commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 100% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to empower small businesses with expertise in secure IT, cloud services, and mission-critical system integration. Her contracting patterns prioritize participation from small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone firms, and other eligible socioeconomic categories, reinforcing the agency’s mandate to promote equitable access to federal opportunities. Her technical domain centers on procurements aligned with secure software development, identity and access management systems, encrypted data repositories, and hardened network infrastructure. She routinely sources services under NAICS categories related to custom software development, cybersecurity consulting, and federal facility modernization, ensuring alignment with CJIS policy frameworks and the evolving threat landscape facing criminal justice data systems.