Linda Patterson

Linda S. Patterson serves as a key procurement professional within the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Office of Justice Programs, supporting critical missions in forensic science, digital intelligence, and secure communications. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions aligned with the FBI’s strategic priorities, including modernization of forensic laboratory infrastructure, cyber-enabled investigative tools, and evidence management systems. Her work ensures the timely procurement of mission-critical goods and services that uphold the integrity of national security investigations, often coordinating with technical stakeholders to align contracting actions with operational requirements and compliance standards. Patterson maintains primary contracting relationships with VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC and SOUTHERN POLICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., both of which provide specialized law enforcement equipment and field support solutions. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in forensic, tactical, and operational gear, while also engaging a broader base of niche suppliers for specialized technical services. These partnerships are characterized by consistent recompetition and performance-based contract management to ensure reliability and mission readiness. A strong advocate for small business inclusion, Patterson consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with over 53% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 6.3% allocated to 8(a) competed contracts. Her contracting strategy actively promotes equitable access for small disadvantaged businesses, reflecting the FBI’s commitment to broadening vendor diversity and fostering innovation through inclusive procurement practices. Her primary NAICS focus includes Facilities Support Services (561210), Engineering Services (541330), and Administrative Management Consulting (541611), indicating a blend of infrastructure support, technical advisory services, and operational logistics. She procures a wide range of services from laboratory equipment maintenance to forensic analysis consulting, demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical and regulatory demands of federal law enforcement science and digital forensics.