Dtra Rd-Is

Dtra Rd-Is serves as a key procurement lead within the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (HDTRA1), supporting the agency’s mission to counter weapons of mass destruction through technical acquisition and operational contracting. Responsible for managing complex science and technology contracts, they oversee the procurement of advanced detection systems, forensic analysis tools, and mission-critical software platforms designed to mitigate chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive threats. Their work directly enables the agency’s research, development, and field deployment capabilities, ensuring timely delivery of high-assurance solutions to national security stakeholders. Dtra Rd-Is maintains consistent partnerships with leading defense and scientific contractors including TECHTRANS INTERNATIONAL INC, BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE, AERIS LLC, APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC., and AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC. These relationships reflect a preference for established technical innovators with deep expertise in WMD threat mitigation, sensor integration, cloud-based analytics, and high-performance computing. The contracting pattern emphasizes long-term, performance-based engagements with firms capable of delivering rapid prototyping, field-deployable systems, and secure data infrastructure under stringent government security protocols. There is no preference for socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on mission-critical capability delivery over socioeconomic targeting, prioritizing technical excellence and proven performance over certification-based contracting mechanisms. The procurement portfolio centers on high-demand NAICS categories including scientific research and development, information technology services, and engineering services. Dtra Rd-Is specializes in acquiring advanced threat detection systems, secure cloud environments, artificial intelligence-driven analytics, and forensic characterization tools. Their domain expertise spans nuclear forensics, CBRNE response technologies, and secure data fusion platforms, supporting HDTRA1’s role as the Department of Defense’s primary agency for countering existential threats through cutting-edge technical acquisition.