Eliana M Zavala

Eliana M. Zavala serves as a Contract Specialist at the Drug Enforcement Administration Headquarters (15DDHQ), where she plays a critical role in executing procurements that directly support federal drug enforcement operations. She manages the acquisition of advanced technological systems essential to intelligence gathering, lawful intercepts, and forensic analysis, ensuring alignment with DEA’s mission to disrupt illicit drug networks. Her portfolio primarily encompasses information technology services, surveillance equipment, and specialized analytical tools, requiring strict adherence to federal cybersecurity and data integrity standards. Zavala’s work ensures operational readiness through timely, compliant, and mission-driven contract actions. She maintains consistent relationships with key contractors including OCTASIC US INC., OBSIDIAN INTEGRATION, LLC, and SECURITY PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, LLC, firms known for delivering secure communications, digital forensics, and surveillance infrastructure. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in law enforcement-grade technology, particularly those capable of integrating encrypted systems, digital evidence management platforms, and real-time data analytics tools. Zavala collaborates closely with technical stakeholders to align procurement outcomes with operational requirements, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and compliance. Zavala exhibits a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately 61.5% of her awards issued under open competition and 30.8% designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She also actively participates in 8(a) competed procurements, demonstrating a clear commitment to expanding opportunities for disadvantaged small businesses while maintaining rigorous standards for technical capability and mission suitability. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting a strong demand for custom software development, data analysis, and IT support services. She also regularly acquires services under NAICS 624190 (Other Individual and Family Services), likely for behavioral health and substance abuse data systems, and NAICS 541930 (Translation and Interpretation Services), supporting multilingual intelligence operations. Her technical domain expertise centers on secure information systems, digital forensics, and intelligence enablement technologies critical to modern law enforcement.