Maria Hagedorn

Maria Hagedorn serves as a key procurement professional within the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Office of Justice Programs (Agency Code: 15F067), supporting the Department of Justice’s mission to modernize forensic science and digital intelligence capabilities. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on advanced analytical instrumentation, secure communications infrastructure, and evidence management systems critical to national security and criminal investigations. Her work ensures the FBI’s forensic laboratories and cyber-enabled investigative units receive mission-critical equipment and technical services aligned with evolving threat landscapes and compliance standards under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Hagedorn maintains consistent contracting relationships with specialized vendors including VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC and SOUTHERN POLICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., which supply ruggedized hardware, field-ready forensic tools, and secure communication devices tailored to law enforcement operational environments. Her procurement approach prioritizes vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade engineering, tamper-resistant design, and compliance with NIST and DOJ cybersecurity protocols. She engages with a select group of niche contractors who deliver turnkey solutions integrating hardware, software, and calibration services for forensic labs and field units. A strong advocate for small business participation, Hagedorn consistently structures solicitations with Total Small Business Set-Asides, reflecting a 54.5% preference for small business contracting under FAR 19.5. This pattern underscores her commitment to expanding economic opportunity while tapping into innovative, agile suppliers capable of meeting the FBI’s rapid technology refresh cycles and specialized technical requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237130 for secure communications infrastructure, 334111 and 334118 for custom computer and peripheral manufacturing, and 335921 for fiber optic cable systems essential to high-bandwidth data transfer in forensic labs. She also procures process and logistics consulting services under NAICS 541614 to optimize evidence chain-of-custody workflows. Her expertise spans the integration of electronic, optical, and digital systems into operational forensic and investigative environments.