Roger White

Roger White serves as a Contract Specialist at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (HDTRA1), where he plays a critical role in executing acquisitions that support the agency’s mission to counter weapons of mass destruction and mitigate emerging national security threats. He manages the full lifecycle of complex scientific and technical contracts, specializing in research and development, engineering services, and advanced threat detection systems. His work ensures timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities in chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive defense domains, aligning procurement actions with DoD strategic priorities and regulatory compliance under FAR and DFARS. White maintains strong, ongoing relationships with key 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 high-caliber technical vendors with proven expertise in defense science, systems engineering, and cloud-based analytical platforms. He fosters collaborative contracting environments that emphasize innovation, rapid prototyping, and responsive service delivery, often leveraging Other Transaction Authorities and Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity contracts to meet urgent operational needs. His procurement strategy reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of his portfolio designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a consistent commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses in the national security technology sector. He actively promotes small business participation without compromising technical rigor, ensuring competitive, compliant, and mission-effective outcomes. White’s primary NAICS focus spans Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (541715 and 541712) and Engineering Services (541330), reflecting deep expertise in procuring advanced scientific research, threat modeling, sensor development, and analytical systems. His acquisitions consistently support the agency’s technical infrastructure for detection, forensics, and consequence management in high-consequence threat environments.