Linda Mulligan

Linda Mulligan serves as Branch Chief at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (HDTRA1), where she leads a team responsible for managing complex acquisition programs aligned with the agency’s mission to counter weapons of mass destruction. Her portfolio encompasses technical procurement across scientific research, threat detection systems, and operational support capabilities, with a focus on advanced sensors, forensic analysis tools, and secure computing infrastructure. She ensures compliance with DoD acquisition regulations while driving innovation through rapid prototyping and agile contracting methods, bridging the gap between R&D initiatives and field-deployable solutions. Mulligan maintains strategic partnerships with leading technical contractors including TECHTRANS INTERNATIONAL INC, BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE, AERIS LLC, APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC., and AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC. These relationships are characterized by long-term collaborative engagements in R&D, systems integration, and cloud-based threat analytics. She frequently leverages Other Transaction Authority (OTA) and Basic Ordering Agreements (BOAs) to accelerate capability delivery, fostering agile vendor partnerships that support rapid prototyping and iterative development cycles critical to countering evolving WMD threats. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with 40% of her awards designated for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong commitment to small business participation. While no set-aside preferences dominate, she consistently prioritizes small businesses with specialized technical expertise in defense-related domains, ensuring broad vendor diversity without compromising mission-critical performance standards. Mulligan’s primary NAICS focus areas include Computer Systems Design Services, Computer and Peripheral Equipment Wholesaling, Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing, Metal Container Manufacturing, and Small Arms and Ordnance Manufacturing. She procures advanced detection systems, ruggedized hardware, secure software platforms, and specialized ordnance components, reflecting deep expertise in dual-use technologies that support both scientific analysis and tactical defense operations. Her work bridges civilian innovation and military application in high-consequence threat environments.