Margaret J. LeBlanc

Margaret J. LeBlanc serves as a Contract Specialist at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (HDTRA1), where she plays a critical 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 contract actions—from requirements definition and market research to award and administration—focusing on technical services and specialized fabricated metal products essential to threat detection, forensic analysis, and operational response systems. Her work directly enables HDTRA1’s scientific and engineering initiatives by ensuring timely access to mission-critical capabilities through compliant, risk-managed procurement processes. LeBlanc maintains longstanding partnerships with key contractors including TECHTRANS INTERNATIONAL INC, BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE, AERIS LLC, APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC., and AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC. These relationships reflect a preference for high-caliber technical vendors capable of delivering advanced R&D, systems integration, and cloud-based analytical platforms. She consistently engages with firms possessing deep expertise in defense science, hazardous materials handling, and secure computing environments, fostering collaborative, performance-based contracting approaches that align with HDTRA1’s mission agility. A defining feature of LeBlanc’s contracting portfolio is her exclusive use of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic goals and veteran-owned enterprise development. Every acquisition she manages is structured to prioritize SDVOSB participation, ensuring that small businesses with specialized technical capabilities contribute meaningfully to national defense outcomes while meeting stringent compliance and performance standards. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 332999—All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing—indicating a specialization in custom-engineered hardware components for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense systems. These include specialized containment vessels, detection sensor housings, and ruggedized field equipment designed to operate in extreme environments, underscoring her technical proficiency in defense-related manufacturing and materials science.