Ernest Caldwell
Ernest Caldwell is a Contract Specialist at Defense Threat Reduction Agency. Ernest is associated with 28 contracts. Defense Threat Reduction Agency has $1,651,050,705 in total awards. Activity spans All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services, and Professional and Management Development Training.
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Ernest Caldwell
Contract Specialist
Phone
+1 (555) 000-0000Agency
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Code: HDTRA1
Department Of Defense › Defense Threat Reduction Agency (dtra)
Last seen
Nov 22, 2023
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Ernest Caldwell serves as a Contract Specialist at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (HDTRA1), where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions aligned with the agency’s mission to counter weapons of mass destruction and emerging national security threats. He manages the full lifecy...
Ernest Caldwell serves as a Contract Specialist at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (HDTRA1), where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions aligned with the agency’s mission to counter weapons of mass destruction and emerging national security threats. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for scientific, technical, and operational support services, with a focus on high-consequence domains including chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive threat mitigation. His portfolio emphasizes research and development, analytical instrumentation, and advanced technical consulting, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities to federal and defense stakeholders. Caldwell maintains consistent working 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 firms with deep expertise in defense science, systems integration, and cloud-based analytical platforms. His procurement approach prioritizes technical rigor, compliance with defense acquisition regulations, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor collaborations grounded in mission alignment and innovation. His contracting activity is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 95.8% of awards issued under full and open competition, reflecting the specialized nature of HDTRA1’s technical requirements. Only 4.2% of acquisitions are designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a strategic emphasis on capability over socioeconomic designation, though small business participation remains a recognized component of his portfolio. Caldwell’s primary NAICS focus areas include 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services) and 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), underscoring his specialization in advanced threat analysis, forensic science, and operational support. He also procures analytical laboratory instrumentation (334516) and professional training services (611430), demonstrating a multidisciplinary approach to sustaining the agency’s technical workforce and detection capabilities.
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Total Contracts
28
Associated contracts
Industries
17
NAICS categories
Set-Aside Programs
1
Program types
Set-Aside Share
7.1%
Small-business awards
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Where this contracting officer directs award activity across Defense Threat Reduction Agency, by industry and small-business set-aside program.
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6 contracting officers at Defense Threat Reduction Agency
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SAM · ACBOI241030LoPro Maintenance and SupportDefense Threat Reduction AgencySAM · ACBOI231151R80 SkyRaider Extended Warranty and MaintenanceDefense Threat Reduction AgencySAM · ACBOI231131Close Target Reconnaissance TrainingDefense Threat Reduction AgencySAM · ACBOI231064Tactical Radio TrainingDefense Threat Reduction AgencySAM · HDTRA123R0030Fitness Center Memberships for Reston, VirginiaDefense Threat Reduction AgencySAM · ACBOI231023Sources Sought Gym MembershipDefense Threat Reduction AgencySAM · HDTRA122R0079Tactical RadioDefense Threat Reduction AgencySAM · HDTRA122R0057BioFire FilmArray 2.0 and RAZOR/FilmArray Pouch OptionsDefense Threat Reduction AgencySAM · ACBOI221502Lenel System MaintenanceDefense Threat Reduction AgencySAM · HDTRA1241051BioFire FilmArray and Pouch Depot ServiceDefense Threat Reduction AgencyReach the people behind Defense Threat Reduction Agency awards
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