Kieron Seignoret

Kieron Seignoret serves as a primary contracting professional within the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (HDTRA1), where he plays a critical role in advancing the agency’s mission to counter weapons of mass destruction through strategic acquisitions of technical, scientific, and operational support services. He manages a diverse portfolio of procurements focused on threat detection, forensic analysis, and national security infrastructure, ensuring alignment with DoD acquisition regulations and mission-critical requirements. His acquisitions typically involve complex technical systems, research and development contracts, and specialized engineering services that support the agency’s scientific and operational readiness. Seignoret maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including TECHTRANS INTERNATIONAL INC, BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE, AERIS LLC, APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC., and AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a blend of large prime contractors with deep technical expertise in CBRNE threat mitigation, advanced computing, and data analytics, alongside firms capable of delivering rapid-response capabilities and secure cloud-based solutions. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, performance metrics, and long-term technical sustainment. He demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 75% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and a notable 16.7% allocated to 8(a) competed contracts. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to foster innovation through emerging small businesses while maintaining access to specialized capabilities. His socioeconomic contracting profile prioritizes inclusive competition and capacity-building within the national security supply chain. His primary NAICS focus areas include Construction Sand and Gravel Mining (33.3%), Electronic Computer Manufacturing (16.7%), and Administrative Management Consulting Services (16.7%), indicating a broad but mission-aligned procurement scope that extends beyond traditional defense R&D to include infrastructure support, hardware production, and strategic planning services. These categories reflect his role in procuring both physical and analytical capabilities critical to sustaining HDTRA1’s operational and technical infrastructure.