Nardia Collins

Nardia Collins serves as a Contract Specialist at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (HDTRA1), where she plays a pivotal 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 professional services contracts, from requirements definition and market research to solicitation, evaluation, and award, with a focus on scientific, technical, and operational support services. Her work directly enables HDTRA1’s capabilities in threat detection, forensic analysis, and advanced research, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical solutions aligned with Department of Defense procurement standards. Collins maintains consistent 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 reflect a preference for established firms with deep expertise in defense science, systems engineering, and cloud-based analytical platforms. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement structures to ensure accountability and technical rigor in high-stakes environments. Her procurement strategy demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with equal emphasis on open competitions and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. This pattern underscores a deliberate effort to integrate capable small businesses into HDTRA1’s mission ecosystem while maintaining access to specialized technical talent. She actively promotes fair competition and compliance with federal small business regulations. Collins primarily procures services under NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services) and NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), focusing on threat assessment, chemical/biological defense research, radiological monitoring, and high-yield explosive mitigation. Her portfolio supports advanced technical consulting, data analytics, and operational readiness initiatives critical to national defense preparedness.