Patricia R. Cornell

Patricia R. Cornell serves as a Contract Specialist within the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Office of Justice Programs (Agency Code: 15F067), where she manages the acquisition of mission-critical technical systems supporting forensic science, digital intelligence, and secure communications. Her portfolio centers on procuring advanced analytical instrumentation, cyber-enabled investigative tools, and evidence management solutions aligned with the FBI’s strategic modernization goals. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while facilitating timely delivery of high-integrity technical capabilities to support national security and criminal investigations. Her primary contractor relationships include Vista Outdoor Sales LLC and Southern Police Equipment Company, Inc., with whom she collaborates on specialized equipment and operational technology procurement. These partnerships reflect a focus on established vendors with proven expertise in law enforcement-grade hardware and secure communications infrastructure. While the majority of her acquisitions are competed broadly, she maintains consistent engagement with a limited set of trusted suppliers capable of meeting the FBI’s stringent security, performance, and certification requirements. Cornell’s contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 92.9% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. Only 7.1% of her awards are designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a prioritization of technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, though she remains compliant with all applicable small business programs. Her primary NAICS focus is 517919 (Other Telecommunications), reflecting heavy procurement of secure data transmission systems and networked forensic platforms. She also regularly acquires products under NAICS 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) and 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing), indicating deep involvement in digital evidence capture, forensic imaging, and secure audiovisual systems. Her expertise spans the integration of commercial-off-the-shelf technology into classified investigative environments, requiring rigorous compliance with NIST standards and FISMA controls.