Jill Head

Jill Head supports the Forensic Sciences unit within the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Office of Forensic Sciences, managing critical procurement activities that enable scientific integrity in drug enforcement operations. She oversees the acquisition of precision analytical instrumentation, hazardous material handling systems, and specialized laboratory equipment essential to forensic casework and chemical residue analysis. Her role ensures that the agency maintains compliance with federal forensic standards while securing cutting-edge technologies that enhance evidentiary accuracy and laboratory safety. Head’s acquisitions are strategically aligned with the agency’s mission to advance forensic science through reliable, repeatable, and defensible analytical methods. Her primary contractor relationship is with Government Scientific Source Inc., a trusted vendor specializing in high-precision laboratory instrumentation and compliance-driven scientific supply solutions. Head consistently engages this partner for complex, technical procurements requiring rigorous calibration, regulatory documentation, and secure handling of controlled substances. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based vendor partnerships that ensure continuity of service, technical support, and adherence to DEA and FDA quality protocols. Jill Head demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 87.5% of her awards designated for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity-building within the small business community, particularly firms capable of delivering specialized forensic equipment and hazardous waste management services. Her portfolio consistently prioritizes small businesses with technical expertise in analytical instrumentation and chemical handling, reinforcing equitable access to federal science contracts. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and 334513 (Industrial Process Control Instruments), with significant activity in 325998 (Miscellaneous Chemical Products) and 811310 (Commercial Machinery Repair). She specializes in acquiring mass spectrometers, chromatography systems, decontamination units, and calibration-certified lab tools, demonstrating deep technical fluency in forensic chemistry and analytical science domains.