Jose Marin

Jose Marin serves as the primary procurement lead within the Office of Acquisition Management under the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Department of Justice, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical communications, surveillance, and digital infrastructure to support federal drug enforcement operations. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on secure wireless networks, forensic data systems, and real-time intelligence platforms, ensuring alignment with national security and law enforcement operational requirements. His role is central to modernizing the DEA’s technical capabilities while maintaining strict compliance with federal acquisition regulations and cybersecurity standards. Marin cultivates strategic partnerships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including manufacturers of specialized communications equipment, cybersecurity solution providers, and precision electronics maintenance firms. While no single contractor dominates his award portfolio, he consistently engages with firms capable of delivering ruggedized, encrypted hardware and mission-tailored software integrations. His contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, vendor responsiveness, and adherence to federal interoperability standards, fostering long-term relationships with contractors who can meet the unique demands of field-deployed law enforcement technology. His procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 84.5% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, he actively supports small business participation, with 14.1% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and 1.4% reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. This balance demonstrates a commitment to both operational efficiency and socioeconomic contracting goals, ensuring broad vendor access while maintaining mission readiness. Marin’s primary NAICS focus areas include radio and wireless communications equipment manufacturing, electrical wiring installation for secure facilities, and electronic equipment repair and maintenance. He frequently procures encrypted radio systems, field-deployable surveillance platforms, and hardened communication devices, reflecting deep expertise in tactical telecommunications and forensic digital infrastructure. His technical domain centers on secure, resilient systems that operate in high-risk, low-connectivity environments critical to DEA field operations.