Megan E Faherty

Megan E. Faherty serves as a Contract Specialist at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (HDTRA1), where she plays a critical role in executing complex acquisitions to support the agency’s mission of countering weapons of mass destruction and mitigating emerging national security threats. She manages the full lifecycle of contract actions for research and development initiatives, focusing on technical solutions that enhance detection, deterrence, and neutralization capabilities against chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive threats. Her portfolio primarily consists of scientific and engineering services requiring high-level technical expertise, often involving advanced modeling, forensic analysis, and threat intelligence systems. Faherty maintains strong, ongoing 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 proven capabilities in defense science, systems integration, and cloud-based analytical platforms. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluation, and long-term collaboration with vendors capable of delivering mission-critical R&D under stringent security and compliance standards. Faherty’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic alignment with HDTRA1’s requirement for specialized, high-capability vendors capable of meeting complex national security deliverables, rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, all acquisitions adhere to federal competition requirements and fair evaluation protocols. Her primary focus lies within NAICS 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)—where she procures advanced scientific services including threat modeling, sensor development, forensic analysis, and computational simulations. Her expertise centers on supporting HDTRA1’s technical workforce with cutting-edge R&D solutions that directly enhance the nation’s defense posture against WMD threats.