Steven Jaimes

Steven Jaimes serves as a key procurement professional within the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Acquisition and Property Management Division, supporting the agency’s mission to enhance investigative and forensic capabilities through strategic acquisitions. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on technical services, laboratory instrumentation, site preparation for federal facilities, and operational support systems critical to law enforcement readiness. His work directly enables ATF’s modernization efforts in forensic science, explosives detection, and secure data infrastructure, ensuring that field operations are equipped with mission-critical tools and services aligned with federal compliance and performance standards. Jaimes maintains consistent contracting relationships with a select group of vendors including WEST PUBLISHING CORPORATION for legal and regulatory resources, EMPIRE HOSPITALITY LLC and BCS-MADISON LODGING LLC for temporary operational lodging, and APPLE TEN ALABAMA SERVICES, LLC and APPLE SEVEN SERVICES SOUTHEAST, L.P. for facility and logistics support. These partnerships reflect a pattern of engaging specialized service providers with proven capacity to deliver secure, scalable, and compliant solutions under tight operational timelines, often in support of temporary deployments or facility upgrades. His procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation, with nearly two-thirds of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. He routinely leverages small business capabilities across multiple categories, fostering vendor diversity while ensuring responsiveness and innovation in mission-critical procurements. Jaimes focuses primarily on NAICS codes related to site preparation (238910), computer systems design (541512), and analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing (334516), reflecting his expertise in acquiring infrastructure, IT systems, and forensic equipment. His portfolio also includes emergency relief services and broader computer-related services, underscoring his ability to integrate technical, logistical, and operational procurement needs into a cohesive acquisition strategy that supports ATF’s law enforcement and public safety objectives.