Robert Radke

Robert Radke serves as the primary contracting lead for the Drug Enforcement Administration, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical capabilities aligned with the agency’s mandate to disrupt illicit drug trafficking through intelligence-driven enforcement. He manages a diverse portfolio of procurements centered on secure communications systems, forensic analytical instrumentation, and cyber-enabled surveillance technologies. His role is pivotal in translating operational requirements into compliant, performance-based contracts that support DEA’s national security objectives, ensuring timely delivery of advanced tools for field investigations and laboratory analysis. Radke maintains strategic relationships with key contractors including Vertex Aerospace LLC, Arctic Slope Mission Services LLC, Forfeiture Support Associates LLC, MetLang LLC, and NTT DATA Federal Services, Inc. These partnerships reflect a focus on specialized service providers with expertise in aviation support, forensic analytics, digital evidence management, and secure IT infrastructure. His contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical precision, and adherence to federal security standards, fostering long-term collaborations with firms capable of delivering tailored solutions for high-consequence environments. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 76.1% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on capability over socioeconomic categorization. However, he consistently supports small business participation, with 22.4% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and a modest but intentional allocation to women-owned small businesses, demonstrating balanced compliance with federal socioeconomic goals. Radke’s primary NAICS focus includes Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), and Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190), reflecting his specialization in procuring airborne surveillance platforms, mass spectrometers and chromatography systems for drug identification, and aviation logistics support. His technical domain expertise lies at the intersection of forensic science, aerospace systems, and secure data infrastructure, ensuring DEA maintains a cutting-edge operational edge.