What level of security clearance is typically required for OIT contracts?

Most OIT contracts involve sensitive law enforcement operations, requiring vendors to hold or be eligible for Top Secret facility clearances and personnel clearances for staff working on technical integration.

What specific types of technology does OIT prioritize for procurement?

OIT prioritizes cutting-edge electronic surveillance devices, covert tracking systems, signal processing software, and specialized forensic tools designed for real-time data collection in high-stakes drug enforcement operations.

How can small businesses position themselves for OIT opportunities?

Small businesses should focus on niche technical capabilities such as custom hardware engineering or specialized software development that enhances investigative field capabilities, as OIT often seeks innovative, agile solutions to emerging technical challenges.

DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION · Contracting Office

OFFICE OF INVESTIGATIVE TECHNOLOGY

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DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

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Acquisition authority and contracting profile of OFFICE OF INVESTIGATIVE TECHNOLOGY.

The Office of Investigative Technology (OIT) procures specialized surveillance equipment, signal intelligence tools, and clandestine technical support systems to assist the Drug Enforcement Administration in complex criminal investigations. Vendors competing for these contracts typically provide advanced electronic monitoring hardware, software development for data interception, and technical engineering services requiring high-level security clearances.

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.

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