Lesa McBride

Lesa McBride serves as a key procurement professional within the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Joint Evidence and Hardware Division (15F067), supporting the agency’s mission to modernize forensic science capabilities and secure digital intelligence systems. She manages a portfolio of acquisitions focused on professional and technical services critical to evidence analysis, laboratory instrumentation, and investigative support infrastructure. Her work ensures the FBI’s forensic laboratories maintain operational readiness through the procurement of specialized scientific services and mission-critical equipment, aligning with strategic priorities in digital forensics and evidence integrity. McBride maintains consistent contracting relationships with VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC and SOUTHERN POLICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., both of which provide specialized equipment and technical support services tailored to law enforcement and forensic operations. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in delivering durable, field-deployable solutions for crime scene and laboratory environments. Her contracting patterns indicate a reliance on experienced contractors with domain-specific expertise rather than broad-based commercial suppliers. McBride’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing mission-critical performance and compliance with federal forensic standards. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, the nature of the services procured often involves niche technical providers, some of which may qualify as small businesses without formal set-aside designation. Her primary NAICS focus areas—621111, 621112, and 541990—indicate a strong alignment with professional scientific services, including forensic laboratory operations, expert analysis, and technical consulting. She procures services related to forensic chemistry, digital evidence extraction, and specialized instrumentation calibration, demonstrating deep expertise in supporting high-stakes criminal and national security investigations through scientifically rigorous, compliant procurement practices.