Angela A Jackson

Angela A. Jackson serves as a key procurement lead within the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (HDTRA1), overseeing the acquisition of advanced scientific, technical, and analytical services critical to countering weapons of mass destruction. She manages a portfolio focused on research and development, threat detection systems, and operational support capabilities aligned with the agency’s mission to neutralize chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive threats. Her acquisitions typically involve complex, high-risk technical services requiring specialized expertise in forensic analysis, threat intelligence, and rapid prototyping, often supporting classified and sensitive national security programs. Jackson maintains strong, long-term relationships with leading technical service providers 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 firms with deep domain knowledge in defense science, computational modeling, and cloud-based secure infrastructure. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical innovation, and mission-critical reliability, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and cost-reimbursement contract vehicles to accommodate evolving operational requirements. Her procurement patterns show no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical capability over socioeconomic criteria, prioritizing mission readiness and the availability of specialized expertise over traditional small business preferences. Jackson’s acquisitions are exclusively classified under NAICS 519190—Other Information Services—which encompasses scientific research and development services, data analytics, and advanced technical consulting. She procures high-end analytical tools, threat simulation platforms, forensic examination systems, and secure cloud computing environments, demonstrating deep expertise in the intersection of national security science and information technology. Her work supports the agency’s core mission through the acquisition of cutting-edge, non-standardized solutions that demand rigorous technical evaluation and risk mitigation.