Claire Rotruck

Claire Rotruck serves as a key procurement lead within the Headquarters of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), supporting the agency’s mission to combat illicit drug trafficking through advanced technological capabilities. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on secure communications, surveillance systems, forensic analytics, and operational equipment essential to federal law enforcement operations. Her work ensures the DEA maintains cutting-edge intelligence-gathering and evidence-collection capacities, aligning procurement strategies with national security and investigative priorities. Rotruck routinely handles complex solicitations for mission-critical hardware, software infrastructure, and specialized services that enhance lawful intercept and digital forensics capabilities. She maintains established relationships with contractors including OCTASIC US INC., OBSIDIAN INTEGRATION, LLC, and SECURITY PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, LLC, who provide tailored solutions in electronic surveillance, data analytics, and secure communications infrastructure. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical precision and operational reliability, often engaging vendors with niche expertise in law enforcement-grade equipment and encrypted systems. Collaborations with CAYMAN CHEMICAL CO INC. and FOCUS CAMERA LLC reflect a strategic need for specialized chemical reference materials and high-resolution imaging tools critical to forensic investigations. Rotruck demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 37.5% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate effort to foster innovation and capacity within the small business community. While the majority of contracts remain open competition, her consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a balanced approach to capability acquisition and socioeconomic goals. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 518210 for computing infrastructure and data services, 332994 for ordnance and tactical equipment, and 541330 for engineering services. These reflect deep technical expertise in digital forensics, secure network systems, and specialized manufacturing for law enforcement applications, ensuring DEA operations remain technologically resilient and legally compliant.