Alicia L. Jones

Alicia Lynn Jones serves as a Contract Specialist at the Drug Enforcement Administration Headquarters (15DDHQ), where she manages complex procurements critical to advancing the agency’s mission of disrupting illicit drug networks through advanced technological capabilities. She oversees the acquisition of secure communications systems, forensic analytical instruments, surveillance equipment, and infrastructure supporting lawful intercept operations. Her role is central to ensuring that DEA’s operational units receive timely, compliant, and technologically robust solutions aligned with federal cybersecurity and intelligence standards. Jones handles a mix of commercial and specialized government-unique acquisitions, often requiring stringent technical evaluations and interagency coordination. Jones maintains strategic relationships with key vendors including OCTASIC US INC., OBSIDIAN INTEGRATION, LLC, and SECURITY PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, LLC, which provide advanced surveillance, data analytics, and secure hardware solutions. She also collaborates with specialized suppliers such as CAYMAN CHEMICAL CO INC. for forensic reference materials and FOCUS CAMERA LLC for high-resolution imaging systems. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven expertise in law enforcement-grade technologies, often requiring ITAR compliance, FISMA alignment, and ruggedized hardware certifications. Her procurement portfolio demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 38% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of contracts are unrestricted, she consistently leverages HUBZone and small business programs to foster innovation and regional economic development, aligning with federal socioeconomic goals. Jones’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 334516 (analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing), 562211 (hazardous waste treatment), and 517312 (wireless telecommunications), reflecting her expertise in procuring forensic lab equipment, chemical analysis systems, and secure communications infrastructure. Her domain knowledge spans digital forensics, chemical detection, and secure data transmission, ensuring DEA’s operational readiness through technically sound, compliant acquisitions.