Brian J Wilt

Brian J. Wilt serves as a Contracting Officer for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (HDTRA1), where he manages complex acquisitions supporting the nation’s counter-WMD mission. He is responsible for soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts that enable advanced scientific research, technical analysis, and operational capabilities to detect, deter, and neutralize chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive threats. His portfolio primarily includes professional and technical services critical to threat intelligence, forensic analysis, and mission-critical system development, ensuring alignment with DoD acquisition regulations and national security priorities. Wilt maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading technical and scientific 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 expertise in defense science, cybersecurity infrastructure, and high-performance computing environments. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical rigor, and mission readiness, often involving long-term, mission-critical task orders under IDIQ vehicles and other flexible contracting mechanisms. His set-aside preferences are overwhelmingly focused on open competition, with 89.5% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. However, he maintains a deliberate 10.5% allocation to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to small business participation without compromising mission-critical capabilities. He does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, prioritizing technical capability and operational urgency over socioeconomic preferences. Wilt’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), reflecting his emphasis on advanced analytical support, systems engineering, and mission-specific IT services. He frequently procures computer systems design, facilities management, and emergency response capabilities tailored to WMD threat mitigation, underscoring his expertise in high-stakes, science-driven defense contracting.