Kevin J Dupuis

Kevin J. Dupuis serves as Unit Chief at the Drug Enforcement Administration Headquarters (15DDHQ), overseeing strategic procurement initiatives that support federal drug enforcement operations. In this role, he leads the acquisition of advanced technological systems critical to intelligence gathering, lawful intercepts, and forensic analysis, ensuring alignment with DEA’s mission to disrupt illicit drug networks. His portfolio encompasses secure communications, surveillance platforms, analytical tools, and specialized laboratory equipment, with a focus on mission-critical, high-integrity acquisitions that meet stringent federal security and compliance standards. Dupuis operates within a framework that prioritizes operational readiness, technical innovation, and regulatory adherence across the agency’s national field operations. Dupuis maintains consistent partnerships with specialized vendors including OCTASIC US INC., OBSIDIAN INTEGRATION, LLC, and SECURITY PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, LLC, who provide cutting-edge communications and surveillance hardware, as well as forensic analytics solutions. He also engages CAYMAN CHEMICAL CO INC. for controlled substance reference materials and FOCUS CAMERA LLC for high-resolution imaging systems used in investigative documentation. These relationships reflect a preference for niche technology providers with proven expertise in law enforcement applications, emphasizing reliability, customization, and compliance with federal standards for evidence integrity and data security. His contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 67.9% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting a mission-driven focus on capability over socioeconomic criteria. However, he actively supports small business participation, with nearly 29% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and a modest but consistent allocation to 8(a) competed contracts, demonstrating balanced adherence to both operational urgency and socioeconomic objectives. Dupuis’s procurement activity is heavily concentrated in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers) and 315990 (Apparel Accessories Manufacturing), the latter reflecting specialized gear for undercover operations. He also regularly procures services under 541990 (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) and 541380 (Testing Laboratories), underscoring expertise in forensic chemistry, digital forensics, and analytical instrumentation—domains essential to DEA’s investigative and evidentiary missions.