Laurissa Jefferson

Laurissa Jefferson serves as a key procurement professional within the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Office of Science and Technology, supporting critical acquisitions that advance forensic science, digital intelligence, and secure communications infrastructure. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on modernizing laboratory instrumentation, enhancing cyber-enabled investigative tools, and ensuring the integrity of evidence collection systems. Her work directly supports the FBI’s mission to strengthen forensic capabilities through cutting-edge technology and secure, compliant procurement practices, with a strong emphasis on mission-critical hardware, surveillance systems, and integrated security solutions. Jefferson maintains strategic relationships with core contractors including VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC and SOUTHERN POLICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., which consistently deliver specialized equipment for field operations and forensic analysis. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in law enforcement-grade hardware and secure communications systems, often partnering with firms that meet stringent federal compliance and certification standards. These vendor relationships are characterized by long-term trust, technical alignment, and repeat engagement across multiple procurement cycles. A defining feature of Jefferson’s contracting approach is her robust commitment to small business participation, with 86.5% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity-building within the small business ecosystem, prioritizing firms capable of delivering specialized, niche solutions aligned with the FBI’s operational needs. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns consistently favor small businesses with technical capabilities in security systems, electronics manufacturing, and infrastructure integration. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 334310 for audio and video equipment manufacturing, 561621 for security systems services, and 238210 for electrical contracting, indicating deep expertise in procuring forensic surveillance tools, secure data transmission systems, and facility-integrated security infrastructure. She specializes in acquisitions that bridge physical security with digital forensics, ensuring that all procured systems meet FBI standards for chain-of-custody integrity, tamper resistance, and cybersecurity compliance.