Philip M. King

Philip M. King serves as a key procurement lead within the Headquarters of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), overseeing strategic acquisitions that directly support federal drug enforcement operations. His responsibilities center on securing advanced technological capabilities critical to intelligence gathering, lawful intercepts, and forensic analysis, with a focus on secure communications, surveillance systems, and specialized analytical tools. He manages a portfolio of complex contracts aligned with the DEA’s mission to disrupt illicit drug networks through cutting-edge operational technology, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while prioritizing mission-critical performance and cybersecurity standards. King maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including OCTASIC US INC. and OBSIDIAN INTEGRATION, LLC, which provide secure communications and data analytics platforms, as well as CAYMAN CHEMICAL CO INC. for forensic chemical reference materials. He also collaborates with FOCUS CAMERA LLC and SECURITY PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, LLC to procure surveillance and detection equipment. These partnerships reflect a preference for niche vendors with proven expertise in law enforcement-grade hardware and software, often requiring custom integration and rigorous compliance with federal security protocols. King demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of his procurements under the Total Small Business Set-Aside authority (FAR 19.5). This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate innovation and capacity within the small business community, ensuring that emerging technologies from qualified small firms are integrated into DEA’s operational ecosystem. His primary procurement activity is concentrated under NAICS 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing), a classification that encompasses specialized surveillance, detection, and forensic equipment such as covert audiovisual devices, chemical analysis kits, and ruggedized field hardware. This reflects deep technical expertise in procuring non-traditional defense-grade tools adapted for law enforcement use, where precision, durability, and stealth are paramount.