Tammy Faulkner

Michael Awadallah serves as a Contracting Officer at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (HDTRA1), where he plays a pivotal role in acquiring critical technical and analytical capabilities to counter weapons of mass destruction and emerging national security threats. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts centered on scientific research, threat detection systems, and cybersecurity infrastructure, ensuring alignment with HDTRA1’s mission to develop and deploy advanced countermeasures against chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive hazards. His acquisitions primarily support operational readiness through technical services, systems integration, and mission-critical IT modernization. Awadallah 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, computational modeling, and cloud-based secure environments. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging long-term vendor collaborations to deliver scalable, interoperable solutions under time-sensitive operational demands. His contracting strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with an equal split between open competitions and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a deliberate focus on fostering innovation through small business participation without compromising access to specialized technical capabilities. He actively promotes fair competition among qualified small businesses while maintaining flexibility to meet urgent mission needs. Awadallah’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services), underscoring his specialization in designing, integrating, and managing secure computing environments for threat analysis and data-intensive operations. His work supports the development of forensic tools, intelligence platforms, and secure cloud architectures essential to HDTRA1’s technical mission, requiring deep domain knowledge in cybersecurity, data analytics, and defense-specific IT infrastructure.