Shayla Kelley

Shayla Kelley supports the Investigations and Operations Support Dallas unit within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, playing a critical role in acquiring mission-critical technology and communications infrastructure to advance national security investigations. She manages procurement activities centered on digital forensics, secure communications, and law enforcement operational systems, ensuring that field teams have access to cutting-edge tools for intelligence gathering and evidence analysis. Her work directly enables the agency’s operational readiness by aligning acquisition strategies with strategic priorities in cyber-enabled investigations and secure data handling. Kelley maintains consistent partnerships with specialized vendors including Cellebrite Inc., Thomson Reuters Special Services LLC, and Ensurity Mobile Corp., all of which provide advanced mobile device forensics, intelligence analytics, and secure mobile communication platforms. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established technology providers with proven capabilities in law enforcement-grade solutions, often engaging firms with expertise in encrypted data extraction, forensic imaging, and secure transmission systems. These relationships are characterized by repeat engagements and deep technical alignment with investigative workflows. There is no set-aside preference in her procurement portfolio; all awards are competed without socioeconomic restrictions, indicating a focus on technical merit and mission necessity over socioeconomic criteria. This reflects a mission-driven approach prioritizing capability, reliability, and interoperability above certification-based contracting preferences. Her primary procurement activity falls under NAICS 334220, reflecting a singular focus on radio and television broadcasting and wireless communications equipment manufacturing. This underscores her specialization in procuring hardened, encrypted, and field-deployable communication hardware, forensic extraction devices, and secure wireless infrastructure tailored for high-risk investigative environments. Her expertise lies at the intersection of telecommunications engineering and law enforcement operational requirements.