Steve McMan

Steve McMan serves as a Contract Specialist within the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Office of Justice Programs (Agency Code: 15F067), where he manages the acquisition of mission-critical goods and services that support forensic science, digital intelligence, and secure communications infrastructure. His responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, conducting market research, evaluating proposals, and administering contracts aligned with FBI priorities in evidence analysis, cyber-enabled investigations, and laboratory modernization. He routinely handles complex procurements under FAR Part 15, with a focus on performance-based contracting and technical service agreements that ensure operational readiness and compliance with federal security standards. McMan maintains primary contracting relationships with Vista Outdoor Sales LLC and Southern Police Equipment Company, Inc., both of which provide specialized law enforcement equipment and technical support solutions. His vendor partnerships emphasize established suppliers with proven capabilities in forensic instrumentation, protective gear, and field-deployable technology systems. He engages these contractors through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements, prioritizing reliability, compliance, and mission alignment over volume-based sourcing. His procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 83.3% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, he consistently supports small business participation, allocating 11.1% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and 5.6% to 8(a) competed contracts, demonstrating a balanced approach to fostering competition while maintaining operational efficiency. McMan’s primary NAICS focus areas include Professional and Management Development Training (29.4%), Custom Computer Programming Services (17.6%), and Security Guards and Patrol Services (5.9%), reflecting his emphasis on workforce development, software integration for forensic systems, and operational security support. He also procures specialized training and analytical tools critical to modernizing the FBI’s digital evidence processing and investigative capabilities, positioning him at the intersection of technical innovation and federal compliance.