Barry Schintler

Barry Schintler serves as a key procurement professional within the Office of Information Systems under the Drug Enforcement Administration, supporting the modernization and secure operation of mission-critical IT infrastructure for federal drug enforcement operations. He manages acquisitions focused on cybersecurity, systems authorization, and enterprise IT services that ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive law enforcement data. His portfolio centers on complex, high-stakes technology contracts aligned with the agency’s strategic imperative to maintain operational resilience against evolving cyber threats. Schintler typically handles performance-based, service-oriented contracts requiring rigorous compliance with NIST standards and FedRAMP authorization frameworks. Schintler collaborates with a broad range of IT service providers specializing in custom software development, systems integration, and cybersecurity support. While no single contractor dominates his award profile, he consistently engages firms with demonstrated expertise in federal law enforcement environments, including those holding FISMA, CMMC, or FedRAMP authorizations. His contracting approach emphasizes vendor qualifications over volume, prioritizing technical capability, compliance readiness, and proven experience with sensitive government systems. Relationships are built on performance transparency and adherence to stringent security protocols. Schintler’s procurement activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions issued without socioeconomic set-asides. This indicates a focus on technical merit and mission necessity over socioeconomic targeting, suggesting a procurement environment where specialized expertise outweighs preference-based contracting criteria. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, vendors must still meet rigorous federal compliance standards regardless of size. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting demand for comprehensive IT support, systems maintenance, and cybersecurity operations. Secondary emphasis on NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) underscores a need for tailored software solutions aligned with DEA’s unique operational workflows. The inclusion of NAICS 333316 suggests procurement of specialized IT hardware or embedded systems supporting field operations. Schintler’s domain expertise centers on secure, scalable, and auditable IT environments essential to national drug enforcement missions.