Michael B. Donaldson

Michael Donaldson serves as a Contracting Officer for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (HDTRA1), where he manages complex acquisitions critical to countering weapons of mass destruction and mitigating emerging national security threats. His portfolio encompasses scientific, technical, and operational support services essential to detecting, analyzing, and neutralizing chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive threats. Donaldson specializes in procuring advanced research and development capabilities, analytical instrumentation, and mission-critical IT infrastructure to support HDTRA1’s technical mission. He plays a central role in ensuring timely, compliant, and strategically aligned contract awards that advance the agency’s mission to safeguard the nation through innovation and rapid capability deployment. Donaldson maintains enduring relationships with leading technical and scientific 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, threat analysis, and secure cloud-based data systems. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term collaboration with vendors capable of delivering high-assurance, mission-critical solutions under stringent security and compliance standards. He consistently engages contractors with proven track records in classified environments and complex R&D environments, fostering agile, performance-based contracting models. Donaldson’s acquisition portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on accessing the broadest possible pool of technical expertise rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through designated programs, his awards may still include small businesses as subcontractors within larger teaming arrangements, consistent with HDTRA1’s emphasis on technical excellence over socioeconomic targeting. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), with significant activity in 541712 (R&D in Physical and Engineering Sciences), 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), and 541930 (Translation and Interpretation Services). He procures advanced detection systems, forensic analysis tools, secure data platforms, and specialized technical services supporting WMD threat response, reflecting deep domain expertise in defense science and national security technology.