Jacelyn Stanton

Jacelyn Stanton serves as a key procurement lead within the Drug Enforcement Administration Headquarters, overseeing acquisitions critical to the agency’s mission of disrupting illicit drug trafficking through advanced intelligence and operational capabilities. She manages a portfolio of contracts focused on secure communications, surveillance systems, forensic detection tools, and analytical platforms that enhance lawful intercept and field operational effectiveness. Her work directly supports DEA’s strategic modernization goals by ensuring the acquisition of mission-critical technologies that meet stringent federal security and interoperability standards. Stanton maintains consistent relationships with specialized contractors including OCTASIC US INC. and OBSIDIAN INTEGRATION, LLC, which provide advanced signal intelligence and data analytics solutions, as well as CAYMAN CHEMICAL CO INC. for forensic reagents and FOCUS CAMERA LLC for high-resolution surveillance equipment. Her contracting approach favors vendors with proven expertise in law enforcement-grade hardware and secure software integration, often requiring compliance with NIST and FISMA standards. She collaborates closely with technical stakeholders to ensure procurement aligns with operational requirements and cybersecurity protocols. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 93.3% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, indicating a focus on capability over socioeconomic classification. While small business participation is limited to 6.7% of awards, it is strategically directed toward qualified firms capable of delivering complex technical solutions under tight timelines. Stanton’s primary NAICS focus includes Security Systems Services (561621), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310), and Translation and Interpretation Services (541930), reflecting her emphasis on surveillance infrastructure, forensic audiovisual analysis, and multilingual intelligence support. She routinely procures encrypted communication devices, digital forensics tools, and real-time monitoring systems, demonstrating deep technical expertise in law enforcement technology domains.