Debra A Albrecht

Debra A. Albrecht serves as a Contract Specialist at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (HDTRA1), where she plays a critical role in executing complex acquisitions that support the agency’s mission to counter weapons of mass destruction and mitigate emerging national security threats. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for scientific research, technical analysis, and operational support capabilities, primarily in the domains of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive threat mitigation. Her acquisitions are strategically aligned with HDTRA1’s priorities in advanced detection systems, forensic analysis, and threat intelligence platforms, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical solutions through compliant and efficient contracting practices. Albrecht maintains enduring relationships with a select group of high-capability 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 proven expertise in defense science and advanced computing. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging long-term strategic alliances to ensure continuity in R&D efforts and rapid deployment of adaptive technologies under dynamic threat conditions. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside categories. This indicates a focus on selecting the most technically capable vendors regardless of size or socioeconomic status, prioritizing mission effectiveness over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally structured in her awards, her contracting decisions remain fully compliant with federal acquisition regulations and emphasize merit-based selection. Albrecht’s primary focus lies in NAICS 541715, which encompasses research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences—accounting for 91.7% of her acquisitions. She routinely procures advanced analytical tools, sensor systems, modeling and simulation platforms, and secure cloud-based data infrastructure to support threat assessment and response operations. Her technical domain expertise centers on defense-oriented R&D, with deep familiarity in non-proliferation technologies, hazardous materials handling, and integrated threat detection architectures.