DEA Investigative Case and Data Ecosystem (ICDE)

The Drug Enforcement Agency Administration (DEA) is issuing the following Request For Information (RFI) to obtain market research information related to DEA’s Investigative Case and Data Ecosystem requirements.

The digital age has brought about an unprecedented surge in the generation, collection, and storage of vast amounts of information. This presents both opportunities and challenges for the DEA. The proliferation of digital technologies, surveillance systems, social media platforms, and interconnected systems and databases empowers the DEA workforce with access to a wealth of information, opening new avenues for investigation, drug poisoning prevention, and strategic decision-making. However, the sheer volume and diversity of data also pose significant challenges in terms of extraction, standardization, analysis, interpretation, and visualization. Adapting to this informational landscape will reshape how DEA operates and underscores the critical role of data in combating organized cartel structures. This shift also emphasizes the networked nature of the threat, offering opportunities to map, identify, and target networks through data, particularly as traditional investigative tools face growing limitations in the evolving landscape.

AREAS OF INTEREST: The requirements are subject but not limited to;

1. Commercial off the Shelf Case Management Systems


2. Case Management Tools and Customization


3. Reporting and Auditing (i.e., compliance with DEA investigative reporting policies)


4. Case and Task Management: Case/Investigation management to include document workflow and approvals


5. Data Sorting and Analytics


6. Criminal organization network Mapping


7. Cloud Migration: Technologies that can enhance our current infrastructure including hybrid approaches.


8. Security: Robust security measures safeguarding sensitive data and mitigating cybersecurity risks.


9. System Configuration: Integration capabilities with existing systems and platforms to ensure seamless transition and interoperability


10. System Integration


11. Federal Cybersecurity Compliance (e.g., FEDRAMP)


12. Enterprise solution supporting worldwide operations.


13. User-friendly interfaces and intuitive functionalities to enhance employee productivity and customer experience.


14. Ongoing support, maintenance services and enterprise training to ensure optimal performance and uptime.


15. Integration of geospatial and temporal analysis, visualization and AI.


16. Data migration strategy for existing legacy case management system.

All eligible vendors are requested to submit their responses electronically NLT 12 December 2025 at 1:00PM EST. Negative responses (not interested and/or not capable) are also requested. All communications shall be submitted via email. Telephone call with not be entertained. Please submit responses to the following POCs:

1. Laura Over – Contracting Officer (laura.e.over@dea.gov)


2. Rebecca Taylor – Project Owner (Rebecca.a.taylor@dea.gov)