Elizabeth G Bauer

Elizabeth G. Bauer serves as a Contract Specialist at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (HDTRA1), where she plays a pivotal 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 services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and aligning procurement outcomes with strategic defense priorities. Her portfolio primarily encompasses high-stakes, mission-critical contracts requiring specialized technical expertise and rapid deployment capabilities. Bauer maintains consistent working relationships with leading technical and scientific 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 entities with proven capabilities in advanced threat detection, forensic analysis, and secure cloud-based data infrastructure. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluation, and long-term vendor collaboration to ensure mission continuity and innovation in high-consequence environments. Bauer’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of her awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on accessing the broadest possible pool of qualified technical vendors capable of meeting the Agency’s demanding requirements, rather than prioritizing socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally structured through 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB mechanisms, her contracts remain accessible to all eligible firms under open competition guidelines. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), where she acquires advanced scientific services related to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive threat mitigation. She also frequently procures technical consulting services under NAICS 541690 and management consulting under 541611, underscoring her expertise in supporting multidisciplinary defense R&D initiatives and operational readiness programs.