Lily Calvert

Lily Calvert serves as the primary procurement lead for the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Joint Evidence Hub (FBI-JEH), overseeing acquisitions critical to modernizing forensic science and digital intelligence capabilities. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on analytical laboratory instrumentation, secure evidence handling systems, and specialized investigative equipment, ensuring alignment with the FBI’s mission to enhance forensic accuracy and cyber-enabled investigative throughput. Her role is central to executing strategic modernization initiatives that support national security and criminal case integrity through technologically advanced, auditable procurement practices. Calvert maintains a focused contractor network anchored by Vista Outdoor Sales LLC and Southern Police Equipment Company, Inc., both of which provide mission-critical gear and forensic support systems. Her working relationships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven compliance in federal supply chains and technical expertise in forensic and law enforcement applications. While these two firms dominate her active vendor pool, she engages a broader ecosystem of niche suppliers to meet specialized operational needs, emphasizing reliability, certification, and technical alignment with FBI protocols. A strong advocate for small business participation, Calvert consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with over 60% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic diversity, regularly leveraging set-asides to empower small, certified firms capable of delivering specialized equipment and services. This approach reinforces the FBI’s broader goals of inclusive supplier development while maintaining operational readiness. Her primary NAICS focus includes 334516 for analytical laboratory instrumentation, reflecting deep engagement with mass spectrometers, DNA sequencing platforms, and digital evidence analysis tools. She also procures specialized textile and wood products used in evidence packaging and forensic scene containment, alongside professional equipment wholesalers supplying field-deployable tools. This technical breadth underscores her expertise in bridging forensic science requirements with compliant, high-integrity procurement pathways.