Alycia Spears

Alycia Spears supports the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Headquarters in executing strategic procurement initiatives critical to national drug enforcement operations. While her formal title is not disclosed, her role centers on managing acquisitions that enhance operational intelligence, lawful intercept capabilities, and forensic detection technologies. She oversees contracts for advanced communications systems, surveillance equipment, and analytical platforms that enable DEA field units to disrupt illicit drug networks. Her procurement activities align with the agency’s mission to modernize secure, mission-critical infrastructure while ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and cybersecurity standards. Spears maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including OCTASIC US INC., OBSIDIAN INTEGRATION, LLC, and SECURITY PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, LLC, who provide specialized surveillance, secure communications, and integrated security solutions. She also engages CAYMAN CHEMICAL CO INC. for forensic chemical reagents and FOCUS CAMERA LLC for high-resolution imaging equipment. Her vendor partnerships reflect a preference for technical specialists with proven expertise in law enforcement-grade hardware and software, emphasizing reliability, interoperability, and compliance with federal encryption and data integrity standards. Her contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 86.7% of awards issued without set-asides. She occasionally utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides (6.7%) and 8(a) competed contracts (5.0%), demonstrating measured but deliberate support for small business participation. While socioeconomic set-asides are not the primary mechanism, she ensures equitable access for certified firms when mission requirements align with small business capabilities. Her procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 561431 (Private Mail Centers), reflecting demand for bespoke software development and secure mail handling systems. Additional emphasis is placed on security systems services (561621) and commercial equipment maintenance (811310), underscoring her expertise in sustaining complex, mission-critical technology ecosystems under demanding operational conditions.