Darlene C Leavell

Darlene C. Leavell serves as an Acquisition Specialist within the Investigations and Operations Support Dallas unit of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, where she plays a pivotal role in procuring mission-critical capabilities that sustain law enforcement operational readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on digital forensics tools, secure communications infrastructure, and specialized hardware systems essential to national security investigations. Her work directly supports the agency’s strategic priorities by ensuring timely access to advanced technologies that enhance intelligence gathering, evidence processing, and field operational effectiveness. Leavell maintains consistent procurement relationships with key vendors including Cellebrite Inc., Thomson Reuters Special Services LLC, Cerifi LLC, and Ensurity Mobile Corp., reflecting a preference for specialized technology providers with proven expertise in forensic data extraction, intelligence analytics, and mobile device solutions. Her contracting patterns indicate a strong reliance on commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions and mission-tailored services from vendors with deep domain knowledge in law enforcement technology ecosystems. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagement and technical alignment with ICE’s investigative requirements. Her procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 87.5% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions, while maintaining a deliberate 12.5% allocation to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance reflects a strategic commitment to fostering competition while ensuring access to innovative small business capabilities without compromising operational urgency or technical specificity. Leavell’s primary NAICS focus centers on 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing) and 332993 (Ammunition Manufacturing), alongside significant activity in 518210 (Computing Infrastructure and Data Processing Services). Her expertise spans the acquisition of ruggedized hardware, forensic software platforms, secure data transmission systems, and specialized fabricated metal components used in tactical and investigative equipment, demonstrating deep technical fluency in law enforcement technology domains.