Stephanie Gilbert

Stephanie Gilbert supports the Headquarters of the Drug Enforcement Administration in executing critical procurement initiatives aligned with the agency’s mission to combat illicit drug trafficking through advanced technological capabilities. She manages acquisitions for secure communications, surveillance systems, forensic analysis tools, and intelligence-gathering platforms that enhance lawful intercept operations and field agent effectiveness. Her portfolio centers on mission-critical technologies requiring high assurance, interoperability, and compliance with federal security standards, often involving classified or sensitive operational environments. Gilbert ensures procurement actions align with DEA’s strategic modernization goals, balancing innovation with regulatory adherence and operational readiness. She maintains consistent working relationships with specialized vendors including OCTASIC US INC. and OBSIDIAN INTEGRATION, LLC for advanced signal analysis and cyber-intelligence solutions, CAYMAN CHEMICAL CO INC. for forensic chemical reference standards, FOCUS CAMERA LLC for high-resolution surveillance equipment, and SECURITY PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, LLC for secure hardware and encryption devices. These partnerships reflect a preference for niche technology providers with proven expertise in law enforcement applications, emphasizing reliability, customization, and rapid deployment capabilities. Gilbert’s contracting patterns show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 83.3% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting the technical complexity and limited vendor base for DEA’s specialized requirements. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, with 16.7% of awards directed under Total Small Business Set-Asides, demonstrating a balanced approach that prioritizes mission need while fostering competition among qualified small entities. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (other computer-related services) and 334210/334220 (telecommunications and wireless equipment manufacturing), reflecting deep engagement in secure data systems, encrypted radio networks, and analytical software platforms. She routinely procures forensic detection kits, digital evidence capture tools, and mission-specific surveillance hardware, demonstrating technical fluency in law enforcement intelligence ecosystems and secure communications infrastructure.