Manuel E. Goyonaga

Manuel E. Goyonaga serves as a Contract Specialist within the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Office of Acquisition Management, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements that support forensic science, digital intelligence, and secure communications initiatives. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for technical equipment, security systems, and facilities support services, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and aligning acquisitions with the FBI’s strategic goals of modernizing evidence analysis capabilities and enhancing cyber-enabled investigative tools. His work directly enables the agency’s operational readiness through timely and legally sound procurement actions. Goyonaga maintains primary contracting relationships with Vista Outdoor Sales LLC and Southern Police Equipment Company, Inc., both of which provide specialized law enforcement and forensic support equipment. His vendor partnerships emphasize reliability, technical specificity, and adherence to federal security standards, often involving customized solutions for ballistic testing gear, digital evidence handling systems, and field-ready instrumentation. He engages with a focused pool of vendors who demonstrate proven capability in delivering high-integrity products for sensitive government operations. His procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating consistent support for small business participation. While no other set-aside categories dominate his portfolio, his pattern indicates deliberate efforts to foster competition among qualified small businesses, particularly those with expertise in security systems and technical equipment distribution. Goyonaga’s primary NAICS focus areas include 335999 for miscellaneous electrical equipment, 561621 for security systems services, and 561210 for facilities support services, reflecting his specialization in procuring forensic instrumentation, surveillance hardware, and operational infrastructure support. He also routinely acquires office equipment and related logistics through 423420 and 441110, underscoring a broad yet targeted approach to sustaining the FBI’s field and laboratory operations with mission-appropriate technology and services.