Dan Vola

Daniel K. Vola serves as Contracting Officer – Team Lead at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (HDTRA1), where he leads the acquisition strategy for high-priority scientific and technical capabilities critical to countering weapons of mass destruction. He manages complex procurements spanning research, development, and operational support systems designed to detect, analyze, and neutralize chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive threats. His portfolio emphasizes mission-critical contracts requiring stringent compliance with national security standards, often involving advanced sensor technologies, forensic analysis tools, and secure data infrastructure. Vola ensures acquisitions align with HDTRA1’s strategic imperatives by integrating technical requirements with sound contracting practices and risk mitigation frameworks. Vola maintains consistent, 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 contractors with proven expertise in defense science, systems integration, and cloud-based analytical platforms. His contracting approach prioritizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles and other flexible acquisition instruments to respond rapidly to evolving threat landscapes. He fosters collaborative vendor engagement through pre-solicitation outreach and clear technical evaluation criteria. Vola’s procurement portfolio exhibits a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This reflects a mission-driven focus on accessing the broadest possible pool of technical capability rather than socioeconomic set-asides, though small business participation is not excluded when vendors meet technical and performance benchmarks. His primary NAICS focus areas include 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) and 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), underscoring demand for specialized R&D, threat modeling, and analytical support. He also procures specialized instrumentation under 334519 and supports advanced physical science research under 541712, demonstrating deep domain expertise in defense-oriented science and engineering services.