Catherine B. Bullard

Catherine Bullard serves as a Contract Specialist at the Drug Enforcement Administration Headquarters (15DDHQ), where she manages the acquisition of mission-critical technologies to support federal drug enforcement operations. Her responsibilities include developing, negotiating, and administering contracts for advanced surveillance systems, secure communications infrastructure, forensic analytical equipment, and custom software solutions that enhance intelligence gathering and lawful intercept capabilities. She plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement activities with the DEA’s strategic priorities to modernize operational technology and ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Bullard maintains consistent working 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 focus on specialized vendors capable of delivering secure, high-performance hardware and software solutions tailored to law enforcement needs—ranging from digital forensics tools and encrypted communication platforms to laboratory instrumentation and surveillance camera systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical precision, vendor reliability, and adherence to federal security standards. Her procurement portfolio is predominantly non-set-aside, with 75% of acquisitions conducted under full and open competition, while 25% are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance demonstrates a deliberate commitment to leveraging small business innovation without compromising operational capability or mission urgency. Bullard’s primary NAICS focus areas include Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computing Infrastructure Providers (518210), and Engineering Services (541330), underscoring her expertise in procuring bespoke software development, secure data hosting, and systems integration services. She also frequently sources analytical laboratory instruments (334516), reflecting her deep engagement with forensic science and chemical detection technologies essential to DEA’s investigative mission.