DEA Major Information Systems

TITLE: Office of Acquisition Management Acquisition Database

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Department/Agency Name: U.S. Department of Justice/Drug Enforcement Administration
Major Organization Subdivision: Office of Acquisition Management
Minor Organization Subdivision: Acquisition Management Section
Street Address: 700 Army Navy Drive
City: Arlington
State: Virginia
Zip Code: 22202
Country: United States
Hours of Service: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Telephone: 202-307-7780
FAX: 202-307-4877
E-Mail Address:

ABSTRACT: The database contains acquisition related information which includes Advanced Acquisition Planning Data, Solicitation Data, Contract Data, Contractor Data, Past Performance Data and Subcontracting Data.

PURPOSE: The information collected and maintained in the database is used to track upcoming acquisition requirements, solicitations, active and inactive contracts, contractor data, past performance data, and subcontracting data.

ACCESS CONSTRAINTS: Records in the system are protected from unauthorized access through appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards.

USE CONSTRAINTS: Information contained in the database is considered "acquisition sensitive;" therefore; disclosure is restricted to DEA personnel on a need-to-know basis. Information in the database may not be released to any individual outside the DEA without the approval of the Office of Acquisition Management.

AGENCY PROGRAM: The DEA is the principal investigative federal drug arm of the Department of Justice. It is charged with maintaining records concerning acquisitions, active and inactive contracts, information on subcontractors, technical proposals, and other items utilized to conduct day to day business (bidding and awarding contracts for goods and services) required by the DEA. This system is one of the tools utilized to accomplish this mission.

SOURCE OF DATA: Data contained in this system is a result of acquisition requirements and solicitations.

RESPONSIBLE OFFICE FOR DISTRIBUTING INFORMATION (if different from originator):

Department/Agency Name: U.S. Department of Justice/Drug Enforcement Administration
Major Organization Subdivision: Operational Support Division
Minor Organization Subdivision: Freedom of Information and Records Management Section
Name of Unit: Freedom of Information Operations Unit
Street Address: 700 Army-Navy Drive
City: Arlington
State: Virginia
Zip Code: 22202
Country: United States
Hours of Service: 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Telephone: 202-307-7596
FAX: 202-307-8556
E-Mail Address:

ORDER PROCESS: A request for access to records maintained by DEA will be made in writing. The request will include the requester's full name, complete address, date of birth, place of birth, notarized signature, and other identifying data the requester wishes to furnish to assist in making a proper search of DEA's records. The requester will also provide a return address for transmitting the information. Requests for access to information will be addressed to the Chief, Freedom of Information Operations Unit, 700 Army-Navy Drive, Sixth Floor, Arlington, VA 22202.

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DATE OF LAST MODIFICATION: 12/98. FA anticipates implementing an acquisition database by FY 2000.