Shayla S. Cooper

Shayla S. Cooper serves as a Contract Specialist within the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Office of Justice Programs (15F067), where she manages the acquisition of critical technical and operational support services essential to national security and forensic investigations. Her responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for advanced analytical instrumentation, digital intelligence tools, and secure communications systems aligned with the FBI’s mission to modernize forensic science and enhance cyber-enabled investigative capabilities. She handles a diverse portfolio of procurements spanning telecommunications, training, and specialized equipment, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and strategic agency priorities. Cooper maintains consistent procurement relationships with key vendors including VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC and SOUTHERN POLICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., primarily sourcing law enforcement-grade equipment and technical support solutions. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established commercial suppliers with proven track records in delivering mission-critical hardware and services, often under firm-fixed-price or time-and-materials arrangements. These partnerships are characterized by reliability, rapid delivery, and adherence to stringent security and quality standards required for federal law enforcement operations. Cooper’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and performance over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the FBI’s operational urgency and the specialized nature of its procurement needs. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, all awards remain fully compliant with FAR requirements and competitive bidding practices. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications), 611420 (Computer Training), and 423450 (Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers), indicating a unique blend of secure communications infrastructure, workforce development for forensic analysts, and procurement of precision instrumentation used in evidence analysis. This triad underscores her expertise in acquiring mission-enabling technologies that bridge cybersecurity, training, and forensic science domains.