Michael Konchesky

Michael D. Konchesky serves as a Contracting Officer within the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Office of Justice Programs (Agency Code: 15F067), where he manages the acquisition of critical technology and forensic support services essential to national security and criminal investigations. He is responsible for executing full lifecycle procurements under the Department of Justice, ensuring compliance with FAR and agency-specific regulations while aligning acquisitions with the FBI’s strategic priorities in digital intelligence, forensic science modernization, and secure communications infrastructure. His portfolio primarily includes complex contracts for software development, data analytics platforms, and specialized electronic equipment supporting evidence analysis and cyber-enabled investigations. Konchesky maintains enduring relationships with key vendors including Vista Outdoor Sales LLC and Southern Police Equipment Company, Inc., both of which provide mission-critical equipment and technical solutions tailored to law enforcement operational needs. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and technical specificity, favoring established contractors with proven capabilities in secure hardware integration and forensic tooling. While he engages with a limited pool of primary vendors, he consistently ensures competitive solicitation practices and maintains rigorous oversight of contract performance and deliverables. His procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 82.6% of awards issued without set-asides, demonstrating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic classification. However, he actively supports small business participation, with 17.4% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a measured but intentional commitment to expanding vendor diversity without compromising mission requirements. Konchesky’s primary NAICS focus areas are 519190 (Other Information Services) and 511210 (Software Publishers), each accounting for 40% of his portfolio, reflecting a heavy emphasis on custom software, data management systems, and digital forensic tools. The remaining 20% centers on 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), underscoring his expertise in procuring specialized computing hardware for secure, field-deployable forensic applications. His technical domain expertise lies at the intersection of cybersecurity, digital evidence processing, and laboratory automation systems.