Connie Jones

Connie Jones 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 analysis tools, and intelligence-gathering platforms essential to federal law enforcement operations. Her work ensures the deployment of mission-critical technologies that enhance lawful intercept capabilities, digital forensics, and real-time operational intelligence, aligning procurement decisions with DEA’s strategic modernization goals. Jones maintains consistent working relationships with specialized contractors including OCTASIC US INC., OBSIDIAN INTEGRATION, LLC, and SECURITY PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, LLC, which provide tailored solutions in encrypted communications, surveillance hardware, and secure data infrastructure. She also collaborates with CAYMAN CHEMICAL CO INC. for forensic chemical reference materials and FOCUS CAMERA LLC for high-resolution imaging and field documentation equipment. These partnerships reflect a preference for niche vendors with proven expertise in law enforcement-grade technologies, emphasizing reliability, compliance, and rapid deployment. Her contracting patterns show a strong inclination toward small business participation, with 38.5% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate effort to engage capable small firms in critical technical domains. While no other socioeconomic set-asides dominate her portfolio, her consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a commitment to broadening vendor diversity and fostering innovation from emerging providers. Jones’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611710 (Educational Support Services), reflecting training and technical instruction for DEA personnel, followed by 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing) for aerial surveillance platforms and 334220 (Radio and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing) for secure field communications. Her expertise spans the integration of cutting-edge surveillance, forensic, and communications systems into operational law enforcement workflows.