Tina Condon

Tina Condon serves as a key procurement lead within the Aviation Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration, supporting critical airborne law enforcement missions under the Department of Justice. She manages acquisitions for mission-critical aviation systems, including advanced airborne imaging, surveillance platforms, and aircraft sustainment services essential to interdicting illicit drug trafficking. Her work ensures the division maintains operational readiness through timely procurement of technical solutions that enhance aerial surveillance, intelligence gathering, and transport capabilities. Condon routinely handles complex contracts involving aerospace engineering, avionics integration, and infrastructure support, aligning acquisitions with federal aviation and national security standards. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Condon maintains a balanced portfolio of partnerships with both large aerospace and defense contractors and qualified small businesses. Her procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding and performance-based contracting, fostering long-term vendor relationships grounded in technical reliability and mission alignment. She engages with firms specializing in unmanned aerial systems, electro-optical/infrared sensor integration, and airport operations support, ensuring solutions meet the unique demands of low-altitude, high-risk enforcement operations. Condon demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with equal emphasis on total small business set-asides and open competition. Her awards reflect a deliberate strategy to promote small business participation under FAR 19.5, consistently allocating half of her procurement volume to small business set-asides, thereby expanding opportunities for qualified vendors in specialized aviation domains. This balanced approach supports both mission effectiveness and broader federal small business goals. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 517312 (Wireless Communications Services) and 488119 (Other Airport Operations), reflecting expertise in secure data transmission networks, ground-to-air communication systems, and aviation support services. She specializes in procuring integrated airborne surveillance technologies, maintenance logistics, and infrastructure upgrades critical to sustaining a mission-ready aerial fleet.