What types of specialized equipment does the DEA Headquarters procure?

The agency frequently acquires forensic laboratory equipment, specialized tactical gear, surveillance technology, and secure data analysis platforms to support its drug interdiction and criminal investigation missions.

Are security clearances required for vendors working with the DEA?

Many contracts supporting DEA Headquarters involve sensitive law enforcement data or access to secure facilities, often necessitating personnel security clearances and strict adherence to federal information security protocols.

How does the DEA prioritize small business participation?

The DEA actively utilizes small business set-asides for professional support services, administrative staffing, and IT infrastructure maintenance, aligning with Department of Justice socioeconomic goals.

DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION · Contracting Office

HEADQUATERS

435 solicitations and awards tracked for this contracting office.

Contracting office435 solicitationsUnder DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION

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435

Federal records indexed

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Federal procurement data

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DRUG ENFORCEMENT

DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION

Agency

DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

About

Acquisition authority and contracting profile of HEADQUATERS.

The Drug Enforcement Administration Headquarters manages high-stakes procurement for specialized law enforcement operations, forensic laboratory support, and national drug interdiction initiatives. Vendors compete for contracts involving tactical equipment, forensic analytical instrumentation, secure communications infrastructure, and investigative support services required to sustain federal drug enforcement missions.

Hierarchy: DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION · DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.

Contracting officers at this office issue solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Vendors must be registered in the federal procurement system with a valid CAGE code to receive awards.

Opportunity activity heatmap (2024-present)

Monthly posted opportunity volume from 2024 onward. Darker = more indexed records.

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