Analeatha Simmons-Rollins

Analeatha Simmons-Rollins serves as a Contract Specialist at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (HDTRA1), where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to counter weapons of mass destruction and emerging national security threats. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts supporting technical research, threat detection systems, and operational readiness capabilities, with a focus on scientific, analytical, and cybersecurity services. Her work directly enables HDTRA1’s mission to develop and deploy advanced countermeasures against chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive threats, ensuring timely and compliant procurement of mission-enabling solutions. Simmons-Rollins maintains strong, ongoing relationships with key contractors including TECHTRANS INTERNATIONAL INC, BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE, AERIS LLC, APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC., and AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established technical service providers with deep expertise in defense science, threat analysis, and cloud-based secure infrastructure. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging long-term vendor collaborations to ensure continuity in complex, high-stakes technical programs. A strong advocate for small business participation, Simmons-Rollins consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately two-thirds of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and expand the pool of qualified vendors capable of supporting HDTRA1’s specialized requirements. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns demonstrate a sustained commitment to inclusive procurement practices that align with federal small business goals. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561621 (Security Systems Services), where she acquires integrated threat detection, surveillance, and cybersecurity infrastructure. She also supports NAICS 541219 (Other Accounting Services) for specialized financial and compliance services tied to federally funded R&D programs. Her domain expertise centers on secure systems integration, forensic analysis support, and cloud-enabled data platforms critical to national defense operations.