Darren Kiefer

Darren Kiefer serves as a key procurement lead within the Mission Support Contracting Division of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, responsible for managing complex acquisitions that sustain frontline operational readiness. He oversees the procurement of critical support assets—including specialized ordnance, protective gear, canine detection equipment, and analytical instrumentation—ensuring alignment with national border security priorities. His portfolio emphasizes biological, logistical, and technical services that directly enable canine units and field personnel, requiring deep familiarity with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical supply chain dynamics. Kiefer maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of high-capacity contractors, including VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC for tactical equipment, LABVANTAGE SOLUTIONS INC for laboratory information management systems, ATLANTIC DIVING SUPPLY, INC. for specialized gear, L3 TECHNOLOGIES, INC. for advanced detection instrumentation, and FOSTER & FREEMAN USA INC for forensic analysis tools. These partnerships reflect a pattern of sustained engagement with vendors possessing niche technical expertise and proven capability in delivering mission-specific solutions under stringent security and compliance standards. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Kiefer prioritizes small business participation, with 80% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting approach actively promotes opportunities for small disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran-owned, and HUBZone firms, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to equitable access and workforce development through targeted socioeconomic contracting strategies. His primary NAICS focus spans commercial and industrial machinery repair (811310), security systems services (561621), truck trailer manufacturing (336212), and specialized recreation and maintenance services (713990, 562991), reflecting a diverse but mission-aligned portfolio that supports both operational infrastructure and ancillary logistical needs. Kiefer’s expertise lies in bridging technical requirements with procurement compliance to deliver resilient, field-ready capabilities.