Samantha L. Schottler

Samantha L. Schottler serves as a key procurement professional within the New York City Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, supporting the Department of Justice’s mission to maintain operational readiness for high-risk law enforcement and surveillance missions. She manages acquisitions for specialized vehicle modifications, secure communications infrastructure, and facility-related services critical to FBI field operations. Her work ensures that investigative assets are equipped with mission-critical technology and infrastructure, aligning procurement decisions with national security priorities and technical specifications for covert and high-performance vehicle fleets. Schottler cultivates strategic partnerships with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses specializing in fabricated metal components, audio-video system integration, and industrial building modifications. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms with expertise in custom vehicle retrofits, secure facility construction, and technical support services tailored to federal law enforcement standards. Her contracting approach emphasizes agility, compliance with federal specifications, and vendor responsiveness to rapidly evolving operational needs. A strong advocate for small business participation, Schottler prioritizes set-asides under FAR 19.5, with over 57% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to broaden vendor diversity, frequently awarding contracts to small disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran-owned, and other socioeconomically disadvantaged firms. This commitment enhances innovation and local economic impact while ensuring compliance with federal socioeconomic goals. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334310 for specialized audio and video equipment used in surveillance operations, followed by 531120 for leased nonresidential spaces supporting field operations and 236210 for industrial building construction related to secure facility upgrades. She possesses deep technical familiarity with hardened vehicle systems, secure data transmission hardware, and infrastructure that meets FBI-specific security and durability standards, making her a critical link between operational demands and compliant, mission-ready procurement outcomes.