Donald L Shires
Donald L Shires is a Contracting Officer at Defense Threat Reduction Agency. Donald is associated with 22 contracts. Defense Threat Reduction Agency has $1,651,050,705 in total awards. Activity spans All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), and Office Administrative Services.
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Donald L Shires
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+1 (555) 000-0000Agency
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Code: HDTRA1
Department Of Defense › Defense Threat Reduction Agency (dtra)
Last seen
Mar 8, 2006
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Donald L. Shires serves as a Contracting Officer for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (HDTRA1), where he plays a pivotal role in securing critical technical and scientific capabilities to counter weapons of mass destruction and emerging national security threats. He manages the full lifecycle of ...
Donald L. Shires serves as a Contracting Officer for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (HDTRA1), where he plays a pivotal role in securing critical technical and scientific capabilities to counter weapons of mass destruction and emerging national security threats. He manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions, including research and development, technical analysis, and operational support contracts aligned with the agency’s mission to detect, deter, and neutralize chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive threats. His portfolio emphasizes high-stakes, mission-critical procurements requiring specialized scientific expertise and rapid deployment of advanced technologies. Shires 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 consistent preference for established firms with proven capabilities in defense science, systems engineering, and cloud-based analytical platforms. His contracting approach prioritizes performance-based outcomes, technical rigor, and mission alignment, fostering collaborative, results-driven vendor relationships grounded in compliance and innovation. Mr. Shires exhibits a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued without set-aside designations, indicating a focus on selecting the most technically qualified vendors regardless of socioeconomic status. While he does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his procurement strategy ensures equitable access through transparent, merit-based evaluations that prioritize capability over certification. His primary NAICS focus lies in 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) and 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), reflecting a deep specialization in threat assessment, forensic analysis, and advanced R&D support. He also procures space research and technology services under 927110 and operational support under 561990 and 561110, demonstrating broad expertise across interdisciplinary domains critical to national defense science and intelligence operations.
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Total Contracts
22
Associated contracts
Industries
8
NAICS categories
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SAM · HDTRA1-04-R-0009A -- Weapons of Mass Destruction Counterforce Combat Assessment ProgramDefense Threat Reduction AgencySAM · Reference-Number-TDN049976206A -- A - Radiation Hardenend Microelectronics ProgramDefense Threat Reduction AgencySAM · HDTRA1-04-R-0013A -- Defense Threat Reduction Agency Advisory and Assistance Services ContractDefense Threat Reduction AgencySAM · Reference-Number-BDA040000378FR -- Defense Threat Reduction Agency Advisory & Assistance Services ContractDefense Threat Reduction AgencySAM · Reference-Number-BDA040000378DR -- Defense Threat Reduction Agency Advisory & Assistance Services ContractDefense Threat Reduction AgencySAM · Reference-Number-TDO049976221A -- Blast Effects Computational SupportDefense Threat Reduction AgencySAM · Reference-Number-BDA040000378CR -- Defense Threat Reduction Agency Advisory & Assistance Services ContractDefense Threat Reduction AgencySAM · Reference-Number-BDA040000378BR -- Defense Threat Reduction Agency Advisory & Assistance Services ContractDefense Threat Reduction AgencySAM · Reference-Number-TDS049975904A -- Chemical Sample Collection and TransportDefense Threat Reduction AgencySAM · Reference-Number-TDS049975906A -- Chemical Agent Defeat and Decontamination TechnologiesDefense Threat Reduction AgencyReach the people behind Defense Threat Reduction Agency awards
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