Theresa M. Powell

Theresa M. Powell serves as a Contracting Officer within the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Office of Procurement, where she manages complex acquisitions supporting national security and forensic science modernization. Her portfolio centers on procuring advanced analytical instrumentation, secure communications systems, and specialized investigative equipment critical to the FBI’s mission of enhancing digital intelligence and evidence integrity. She oversees the full lifecycle of contracts—from market research and solicitation to award and performance management—ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and agency-specific security protocols. Her work directly enables the FBI’s strategic initiatives in forensic laboratory modernization and cyber-enabled investigations. Powell maintains enduring relationships with key vendors including VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC and SOUTHERN POLICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., who consistently deliver mission-critical law enforcement gear, protective equipment, and technical support services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established suppliers with proven capabilities in ruggedized hardware, field-deployable systems, and compliant manufacturing standards. These partnerships are characterized by long-term performance reliability and adherence to federal security and quality control requirements. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Powell consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with nearly 70% of her awards directed to small businesses. She also actively supports Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic diversity in the FBI’s supplier base. Her contracting approach integrates robust small business outreach, mentorship programs, and clear evaluation criteria that favor small business capability over size alone. Her primary NAICS focus includes 334220 for wireless communications equipment, 336411 and 336413 for aircraft and avionics components, and 532411 for transportation equipment leasing—all aligned with the FBI’s need for secure, mobile, and interoperable field technologies. She specializes in procuring encrypted radio systems, forensic data capture devices, and ruggedized electronics designed for high-threat operational environments, demonstrating deep technical fluency in defense-grade and law enforcement-specific hardware ecosystems.