Shanta Strickland

Shanta Strickland serves as a key procurement lead within the FBI’s Redstone Arsenal facility, supporting the Department of Justice’s national security mission through the acquisition of specialized technical services. She manages a portfolio centered on custom software development and forensic support systems, ensuring law enforcement and intelligence personnel have access to secure, high-performance analytical tools. Her acquisitions focus on mission-critical infrastructure, including secure communications platforms, laboratory instrumentation software, and advanced surveillance systems, aligning closely with the agency’s priorities in modernizing forensic capabilities and enhancing operational readiness. Strickland maintains a primary working relationship with GLOBAL DIMENSIONS, LLC, a trusted vendor specializing in custom programming and systems integration, and FLATTER, INC., which provides investigative and background check services. These partnerships reflect a preference for established contractors with proven expertise in federal cybersecurity and intelligence support domains. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, compliance, and technical precision, with consistent engagement with vendors capable of delivering tailored solutions under strict security protocols. Strickland’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of contracts awarded through full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on selecting the most technically qualified providers regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing capability and mission alignment over targeted small business set-asides. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her contracting decisions are guided by performance history, security clearances, and system interoperability requirements. Her primary NAICS focus is 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), accounting for two-thirds of her portfolio, with a strong emphasis on secure application development, data analytics platforms, and forensic software suites. The remaining third centers on 561611 (Investigation and Personal Background Check Services), supporting the FBI’s need for vetting systems and intelligence workflow automation. Strickland’s expertise lies at the intersection of cybersecurity, forensic technology, and mission-critical software deployment within high-sensitivity federal environments.