Regina Cronin

Regina Cronin serves as a Contract Specialist at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (HDTRA1), where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to counter weapons of mass destruction and emerging national security threats. She manages a diverse portfolio of professional, scientific, and technical service contracts aligned with the agency’s objectives in threat detection, forensic analysis, and operational support. Her acquisitions typically involve complex, high-stakes requirements in chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive defense technologies, often requiring specialized technical expertise and rapid contract execution to meet urgent operational timelines. Cronin maintains consistent working relationships with leading technical and research contractors, including TECHTRANS INTERNATIONAL INC, BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE, AERIS LLC, APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC., and AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a strategic emphasis on leveraging cutting-edge scientific research, advanced analytical capabilities, and cloud-based infrastructure to enhance threat response systems. Her procurement approach prioritizes performance-based contracting and performance metrics, fostering long-term collaborations with vendors capable of delivering innovative, scalable solutions under stringent security and compliance frameworks. While the majority of her acquisitions are conducted under full and open competition, Cronin demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business participation, with approximately 25% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She actively supports socioeconomic goals by ensuring qualified small businesses have equitable access to HDTRA1’s mission-driven contracts, reinforcing the agency’s broader diversity and innovation objectives. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), reflecting her specialization in multidisciplinary R&D support, threat modeling, and analytical services. She also regularly procures translation and interpretation services (NAICS 541930) for intelligence operations and custom technical manufacturing (NAICS 337212) for specialized defense equipment, underscoring her expertise in integrating niche technical capabilities into large-scale national security programs.