Darrell Goodwin

Darrell Goodwin 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. He manages a portfolio of acquisitions centered on secure communications, surveillance systems, forensic analytics, and specialized security infrastructure. His work ensures operational units are equipped with lawful intercept tools, encrypted networks, and intelligence-grade detection equipment, aligning procurement decisions with national security and law enforcement priorities. Goodwin’s acquisitions are strategically aligned with DEA’s modernization goals, emphasizing reliability, interoperability, and compliance with federal security standards. He maintains consistent partnerships with contractors specializing in high-integrity technical solutions, including OCTASIC US INC. for digital forensics and signal analysis, OBSIDIAN INTEGRATION, LLC for secure data systems, and SECURITY PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, LLC for physical and electronic surveillance hardware. CAYMAN CHEMICAL CO INC supports chemical identification needs, while FOCUS CAMERA LLC provides specialized imaging equipment for covert operations. These relationships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in law enforcement-grade technologies, often requiring stringent certification and compliance with DOJ and DEA technical specifications. Goodwin’s contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 85.7% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting the technical complexity and mission-critical nature of the requirements. However, he actively supports small business participation, with 14.3% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced approach between operational urgency and socioeconomic objectives. His primary NAICS focus areas include Security Systems Services (561621), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), and Professional Equipment Wholesaling (423490), underscoring expertise in procuring integrated surveillance platforms, forensic lab instrumentation, and mission-specific hardware. His domain knowledge spans electronic surveillance, chemical analysis, and secure communications infrastructure, making him a critical enabler of DEA’s intelligence-driven enforcement operations.