Managed Attribution Systems (Chameleon)

The Drug Enforcement Administration’s Cyber Support Section is seeking to modernize its Internet-based investigative capabilities through the acquisition of a Managed Attribution System, codenamed Chameleon. This system aims to provide standardized, secure, and scalable tools for agents and analysts to conduct online research, attribute digital activities, and collect and preserve electronic evidence in compliance with legal standards. As drug trafficking organizations increasingly rely on the Internet and Dark Web platforms for communications and transactions, the DEA requires advanced technological infrastructure to effectively monitor, track, and dismantle these criminal networks through lawful, forensically sound methods. The solution must be deployable across the entire agency to ensure uniformity, reliability, and operational readiness in a rapidly evolving digital threat environment. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 518210, indicating exclusive eligibility for small businesses. The solicitation, numbered 15DDHQ26Q00000027, was posted on July 2, 2026, with responses due by July 31, 2026. The contract will be managed by the Department of Justice’s Headquarters office located in Springfield, Virginia, with performance also expected in the same location. Ameka Ali serves as the primary point of contact for inquiries, reachable via email and phone. The integrated system under development is critical to sustaining the DEA’s ability to adapt to emerging digital crime trends and maintain its leadership in cyber-enabled narcotics enforcement.