Michael J. Young

Michael J. Young serves as a Contracting Officer within the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Office of Justice Programs (Agency Code: 15F067), where he manages complex procurements aligned with the FBI’s mission to advance forensic science, digital intelligence, and secure communications. His portfolio primarily encompasses technical services and specialized equipment critical to modernizing investigative capabilities, including cyber-enabled tools, forensic laboratory instrumentation, and evidence analysis systems. He exercises full contracting authority under FAR and agency-specific regulations, ensuring compliance with national security requirements while delivering mission-critical solutions on schedule and within policy constraints. Young maintains enduring relationships with key contractors including VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC and SOUTHERN POLICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., who provide specialized law enforcement equipment and technical support services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in secure hardware, digital forensics, and field-deployable systems. While he engages a broad base of suppliers, his core partnerships are concentrated with firms possessing deep domain knowledge in criminal justice technology and federal compliance standards. His set-aside preferences are overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 94.6% of awards issued under full and open competition, reflecting a mission-driven focus on technical capability over socioeconomic targeting. Nevertheless, he consistently allocates 5.4% of his portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation without compromising operational requirements. Young’s procurement focus is dominated by NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), accounting for 60% of his acquisitions, underscoring his expertise in custom software development, data integration, and secure system architecture. He also frequently procures services under NAICS 541990 and manufacturing under NAICS 334111 and 334112, reflecting a technical portfolio centered on digital forensics platforms, secure storage devices, and professional scientific services supporting FBI’s evolving investigative infrastructure.