Margaret D Einspahr

Margaret D. Einspahr serves as a Contracting Officer for the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Office of Science and Technology, where she manages complex procurements aligned with the FBI’s mission to modernize forensic science, digital intelligence, and secure communications systems. She oversees the acquisition of specialized equipment and technical services critical to evidence analysis, cyber investigations, and secure data infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and agency-specific security protocols. Her portfolio emphasizes high-integrity technical solutions that support forensic laboratories and field operations, requiring deep familiarity with cybersecurity standards, calibration requirements, and classified procurement environments. Einspahr maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC and SOUTHERN POLICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., both of which provide mission-critical law enforcement and forensic hardware. Her procurement approach prioritizes vendors with proven expertise in ruggedized communications gear, forensic instrumentation, and secure data storage systems. She engages primarily with established industrial suppliers capable of meeting stringent FBI technical specifications and supply chain integrity requirements, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in reliability and compliance. A strong advocate for small business participation, Einspahr consistently structures solicitations with Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, which account for over half of her award activity. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate emphasis on expanding opportunities for small businesses, with modest but intentional use of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides. She actively promotes socioeconomic inclusion while maintaining rigorous performance standards for mission-critical acquisitions. Her primary NAICS focus lies in Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, reflecting her specialization in secure communications hardware, digital evidence capture devices, and encrypted data transmission systems. She also procures audio/video equipment, computer storage devices, and computer systems design services, demonstrating expertise in the integration of forensic-grade technology into operational environments. Einspahr’s work ensures the FBI’s technical infrastructure remains resilient, interoperable, and aligned with evolving criminal investigative needs.