Theresa M. Powell

Theresa M. Powell serves as a Contracting Officer within the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Office of Justice Programs, where she manages complex acquisitions critical to advancing forensic science, digital intelligence, and secure communications infrastructure. Her portfolio centers on procuring specialized equipment and technical services that support criminal investigations, evidence analysis, and law enforcement operational readiness. She oversees full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and performance monitoring—ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and DOJ procurement policies while aligning acquisitions with the FBI’s strategic modernization goals in forensic technology and cyber-enabled tools. Powell maintains consistent relationships with key vendors including VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC and SOUTHERN POLICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., who provide mission-critical law enforcement gear, ballistic protection, and field operational systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical specificity, and supply chain resilience, often engaging vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade manufacturing and law enforcement-grade instrumentation. She fosters long-term partnerships with suppliers who demonstrate capacity for rapid delivery, quality assurance, and adherence to stringent federal security standards. A strong advocate for socioeconomic diversity in federal contracting, Powell consistently prioritizes small business participation, with nearly 60% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned firms, aligning with DOJ’s broader equity and inclusion objectives in national security procurement. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332994 (small arms and ordnance accessories), 334220 (wireless communications equipment), and 811490 (specialized repair and maintenance services), reflecting deep expertise in acquiring forensic instrumentation, secure radio systems, and field-deployable technical support solutions. Powell’s domain knowledge spans ballistic testing equipment, digital evidence capture tools, and ruggedized communication platforms essential to FBI field operations and forensic laboratory modernization.