Alyse Girard

Alyse Girard serves as a Contract Specialist at the Drug Enforcement Administration Headquarters (15DDHQ), where she manages the acquisition of critical technologies supporting federal drug enforcement operations. Her portfolio focuses on secure communications, surveillance systems, forensic detection tools, and specialized analytical equipment essential to lawful intercept and intelligence-gathering missions. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring procurement activities align with DEA’s operational imperatives, balancing technical rigor, compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities to field units nationwide. Girard maintains established relationships with key contractors including OCTASIC US INC., OBSIDIAN INTEGRATION, LLC, CAYMAN CHEMICAL CO INC, FOCUS CAMERA LLC, and SECURITY PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, LLC. These partnerships reflect a strategic emphasis on vendors capable of delivering advanced electronic surveillance hardware, chemical analysis reagents, high-resolution imaging systems, and secure physical security solutions. Her contracting approach prioritizes proven technical performance, supply chain reliability, and adherence to federal security standards, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in compliance and mission alignment. Her contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 76.1% of awards issued without set-asides. Nevertheless, she consistently supports small business participation, awarding nearly 20% of contracts under Total Small Business Set-Asides and approximately 3% to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising operational readiness. Girard’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332994 (small arms and ordnance accessories), 334511 (search and detection systems), and 334310 (audio and video equipment manufacturing). She routinely acquires specialized surveillance instrumentation, forensic chemistry supplies, and secure audiovisual capture devices used in covert operations and evidence processing. Her expertise spans the intersection of law enforcement technology and regulated manufacturing, ensuring acquisitions meet stringent federal standards for reliability, security, and interoperability.