Frank C. Giguere

Frank C. Giguere serves as a key procurement lead within the Headquarters of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), overseeing strategic acquisitions that support national drug enforcement operations. His responsibilities center on securing advanced technological solutions critical to intelligence gathering, lawful intercepts, and forensic analysis. He manages a portfolio of contracts focused on secure communications, surveillance systems, data analytics platforms, and specialized forensic tools, ensuring DEA field units maintain operational superiority against evolving illicit drug networks. His work directly enables mission-critical capabilities in digital evidence collection, real-time monitoring, and interagency coordination. Giguere maintains consistent partnerships with specialized vendors including OCTASIC US INC. and OBSIDIAN INTEGRATION, LLC, which provide cutting-edge digital forensics and intelligence platform integration services. He also engages CAYMAN CHEMICAL CO INC. for controlled substance reference standards and FOCUS CAMERA LLC for high-resolution surveillance equipment. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for technically sophisticated contractors with proven expertise in law enforcement-grade technologies, fostering long-term relationships with firms capable of rapid deployment, customization, and compliance with federal security protocols. His procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 86.2% of awards issued under no set-aside conditions, reflecting the technical specificity and urgency of DEA’s mission needs. However, he maintains a meaningful 13.8% commitment to total small business set-asides, consistently awarding contracts to qualified small businesses capable of delivering niche technical services without compromising operational readiness or security standards. Giguere’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 511210 (Software Publishers), underscoring his expertise in custom software development, data analytics, and secure information systems. He regularly acquires cybersecurity-enabled tools, forensic imaging hardware, and analytical platforms tailored to drug trafficking network mapping, demonstrating deep domain knowledge in law enforcement technology and digital intelligence infrastructure.