Erika Hebert

Erika Hebert serves as a key procurement professional within the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (HDTRA1), supporting the agency’s mission to counter weapons of mass destruction through technical acquisition and operational contracting. She manages complex procurements aligned with advanced scientific research, threat detection systems, and national security infrastructure, focusing on high-impact technical services and specialized equipment. Her work directly enables HDTRA1’s capabilities in chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive threat mitigation, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical solutions through full and open competition. Hebert maintains strategic relationships with leading technical 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 defense science and technology firms with proven expertise in sensor development, analytical modeling, and cloud-based threat intelligence platforms. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging long-term vendor collaborations to sustain innovation and rapid response capabilities across evolving threat landscapes. She consistently pursues full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions designated as no set-aside, indicating a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, her procurement decisions are driven by mission necessity and the need for specialized, high-caliber technical execution. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), encompassing data analytics, cybersecurity, and software development for threat assessment systems, and NAICS 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), which includes advanced detection and monitoring instrumentation. She specializes in acquiring integrated technical solutions that bridge laboratory research with field-deployable capabilities, supporting HDTRA1’s leadership in scientific deterrence and consequence management.