Amanda Jones

Amanda C. Jones supports the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Headquarters in executing strategic procurement initiatives critical to national drug enforcement operations. She manages acquisitions for advanced technological systems that enhance intelligence gathering, lawful intercept capabilities, and forensic analysis, ensuring DEA field units are equipped with cutting-edge tools to combat illicit drug networks. Her portfolio centers on secure communications infrastructure, surveillance platforms, and analytical software, aligning directly with the agency’s mission to modernize operational technology and strengthen interagency coordination. Jones operates within a high-stakes environment requiring strict compliance with federal cybersecurity and data integrity standards, often overseeing complex solicitations for mission-critical systems that demand rapid deployment and ruggedized performance. Jones maintains consistent working relationships with specialized vendors including OCTASIC US INC. and OBSIDIAN INTEGRATION, LLC, which provide tailored signal intelligence and data fusion solutions, as well as CAYMAN CHEMICAL CO INC. for forensic reference standards and FOCUS CAMERA LLC for high-resolution surveillance equipment. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical precision and vendor reliability, favoring partners with proven expertise in law enforcement-grade hardware and secure software integration. Security Products International, LLC is frequently engaged for protective and covert operational gear, reflecting a pattern of collaboration with niche suppliers capable of meeting DEA’s unique field requirements. Her procurement activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 92.3% of awards issued without set-aside designations. While small business participation is limited, she consistently allocates 3.9% of awards to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, demonstrating targeted support for qualified veteran-led contractors without compromising mission-critical performance standards. Jones’s technical focus lies primarily in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers) and 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services), with significant activity in analytical laboratory instrumentation (334516) and custom programming (541511). She specializes in procuring forensic detection systems, encrypted communications platforms, and data analytics tools that enable real-time intelligence processing and evidence chain-of-custody integrity.