Daniel Hwang

Daniel Hwang serves as a key procurement lead within the Forensic Sciences unit of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Office of Forensic Sciences (15DDSS), supporting the agency’s mission to uphold scientific integrity in drug enforcement through advanced laboratory capabilities. He manages the acquisition of precision analytical instrumentation, hazardous material handling systems, and specialized software solutions critical to forensic casework and chemical residue management. His portfolio centers on high-stakes, compliance-driven procurements that require adherence to strict federal forensic standards and hazardous waste disposal protocols, ensuring that laboratory operations remain scientifically valid and operationally secure. Hwang maintains a consistent working relationship with Government Scientific Source Inc., a trusted vendor providing calibrated instrumentation, reference materials, and certified technical support services for forensic laboratories. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established technical partners with demonstrated expertise in forensic science applications, often engaging vendors through performance-based contracts that emphasize validation, traceability, and compliance with NIST and ISO/IEC 17025 standards. He prioritizes long-term vendor collaboration over transactional sourcing, fostering reliability in mission-critical supply chains. While the majority of his acquisitions (75%) are conducted as unrestricted competitions, Hwang consistently allocates 25% of opportunities as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding small business participation in forensic technology procurement. He does not prioritize specialized socioeconomic categories like 8(a) or HUBZone, instead favoring broad small business eligibility to encourage innovation and competitive pricing in niche technical markets. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 517919 (Other Telecommunications) and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), indicating a strong emphasis on data analysis platforms, laboratory information management systems (LIMS), and custom software for forensic evidence tracking. He procures specialized digital tools that integrate with mass spectrometry and chromatography systems, requiring deep domain knowledge in forensic informatics and secure data handling protocols.