Raheem D. Johnson

Raheem D. Johnson supports the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (HDTRA1) in executing mission-critical procurement activities focused on advanced scientific research and technical solutions to counter weapons of mass destruction. While his official title is not publicly designated, his role centers on managing complex acquisitions in support of the agency’s mandate to detect, deter, and neutralize chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive threats. He oversees the solicitation and award of contracts for cutting-edge R&D initiatives, including threat intelligence systems, forensic analysis tools, and operational support technologies, ensuring alignment with national security objectives and federal acquisition regulations. Johnson maintains strategic partnerships 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 relationships reflect a consistent preference for high-capacity, mission-aligned vendors capable of delivering specialized R&D services, advanced modeling and simulation, and cloud-based analytical platforms. His contracting patterns emphasize long-term collaboration with firms possessing deep expertise in physical and engineering sciences, often involving multi-year task orders and competitive negotiated procurements under FAR Part 15. His procurement portfolio exhibits no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing the most qualified entities regardless of business size or certification status. Johnson’s primary procurement focus is squarely on NAICS 541715—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences. He consistently sources advanced capabilities in threat detection systems, consequence management technologies, sensor development, and computational analysis tools, demonstrating deep domain expertise in defense science and national security R&D. His acquisitions directly enable HDTRA1’s mission to maintain technological superiority against evolving WMD threats.