Lauren G. Caperton

Lauren G. Caperton serves as a key procurement professional within the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Office of Justice Programs, supporting critical acquisitions that advance forensic science, digital intelligence, and secure communications infrastructure. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts aligned with the FBI’s mission to modernize laboratory capabilities and enhance cyber-enabled investigative tools, focusing on the acquisition of specialized equipment, testing services, and secure communications hardware. Her work ensures the integrity of evidence collection systems and supports the agency’s strategic priorities in forensic innovation and secure data transmission. Caperton maintains consistent partnerships with leading vendors such as VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC and SOUTHERN POLICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., who provide mission-critical law enforcement and forensic support equipment. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established suppliers with proven expertise in ballistic, forensic, and field-deployable technologies, while also engaging niche manufacturers of communications and electronic assembly components. These relationships are characterized by long-term reliability and technical alignment with FBI operational requirements. A strong advocate for small business participation, Caperton prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with approximately 90% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity-building within the socioeconomic contracting ecosystem, ensuring diverse vendors contribute to national security missions. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 423610 for electrical and wiring supplies, 541380 for forensic and analytical testing services, and 334220/334290/334418 for radio communications equipment, wireless systems, and printed circuit assembly manufacturing. She specializes in sourcing advanced instrumentation, secure data transmission hardware, and lab-grade analytical tools, demonstrating deep technical fluency in forensic science and secure communications domains.