Ameka Ali

Ameka Ali serves as a key procurement professional within the Drug Enforcement Administration, supporting the agency’s mission to disrupt illicit drug trafficking through strategic acquisition of advanced enforcement technologies. Responsible for managing complex contracts in cyber-enabled investigations and forensic analysis, Ali oversees the acquisition of secure communications systems, digital forensics tools, and intelligence infrastructure. Her work directly enables DEA’s operational readiness by ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities aligned with national security priorities. She typically handles performance-based, task-order contracts under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles, with a focus on rapid deployment of technical solutions in high-threat environments. Ali maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of specialized contractors, including VERTEX AEROSPACE LLC for secure airborne surveillance systems, ARCTIC SLOPE MISSION SERVICES LLC for field support and logistics, FORFEITURE SUPPORT ASSOCIATES LLC for asset forfeiture analytics, METLANG LLC for linguistic and data translation services, and NTT DATA FEDERAL SERVICES, INC. for enterprise IT modernization. These relationships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in law enforcement technology, secure data processing, and mission-critical infrastructure. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, compliance with federal cybersecurity standards, and seamless integration with DEA’s existing operational architectures. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, Ali consistently allocates nearly 29% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong commitment to small business participation. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to engage capable small firms with niche technical capabilities, particularly in cybersecurity and data analytics, without compromising mission requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), with significant activity in 518210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers). She specializes in procuring custom software development, secure cloud-based data platforms, digital evidence management systems, and analytical tools for forensic drug identification—areas requiring deep technical expertise and strict adherence to federal information security protocols.