Travis S Potts

Travis S. Potts serves as a key procurement professional within the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Justice Enforcement Headquarters (FBI-JEH), supporting critical acquisitions aligned with the agency’s mission to advance forensic science, digital intelligence, and secure evidence management systems. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on laboratory instrumentation, physical security infrastructure, and specialized business support services essential to operational readiness. His work directly enables the modernization of forensic capabilities and the integrity of investigative evidence systems, ensuring compliance with federal procurement standards and national security requirements. Potts maintains strategic relationships with core contractors including VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC and SOUTHERN POLICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., which provide specialized equipment and field-ready solutions for law enforcement operations. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven track records in delivering durable, mission-critical hardware and support services, while also engaging a broader network of niche suppliers for technical and logistical needs. These partnerships are characterized by consistent, repeat engagement grounded in reliability and compliance with federal specifications. His procurement approach demonstrates a balanced commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of contracts set aside for small businesses, including Women-Owned Small Businesses and SBA-certified Economically Disadvantaged WOSBs. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to full and open competition, he actively leverages FAR 19.5 and FAR 19.15 set-asides to promote equitable access and foster innovation from underrepresented vendors. Potts primarily procures goods and services under NAICS 423710 (Hardware Merchant Wholesalers) for forensic and field equipment, NAICS 561499 for operational support services, and NAICS 334516 for analytical laboratory instrumentation. His technical domain expertise centers on secure evidence handling systems, digital forensics infrastructure, and secure storage solutions, ensuring alignment with FBI’s evolving requirements in forensic science and cyber-enabled investigations.