Lynda M. Theisen

Lynda M. Theisen serves as a Contracting Officer for the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Office of Justice Programs, where she manages the acquisition of advanced forensic, cyber, and analytical instrumentation critical to national security and criminal investigations. Her portfolio centers on procuring high-precision laboratory equipment, digital evidence analysis tools, and technical services that support the FBI’s mission to modernize forensic science capabilities and secure investigative workflows. She oversees full lifecycle contracting activities—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific procurement policies while aligning acquisitions with strategic modernization goals. Theisen maintains enduring relationships with key vendors including VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC and SOUTHERN POLICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., who provide specialized forensic hardware, field equipment, and mission-critical support systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes proven technical capability, reliability, and compliance with federal security standards, favoring established suppliers with demonstrated expertise in law enforcement and forensic applications. While she engages a limited number of primary contractors, her engagements reflect a preference for vendors with deep domain knowledge in forensic science and secure instrumentation. Her procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 89.1% of her awards issued without set-aside designations, reflecting the specialized nature of the technical requirements. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 10.9% of her contracting volume to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, consistent with federal goals to broaden vendor diversity in high-technology domains. Theisen’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), where she acquires mass spectrometers, DNA sequencing systems, and digital evidence platforms. She also regularly procures professional services under NAICS 541990 and 541380, including testing, calibration, and technical consulting for forensic labs. Her expertise spans the intersection of scientific instrumentation, cyber-enabled evidence analysis, and secure data handling—ensuring the FBI’s investigative infrastructure remains at the forefront of technological advancement.