Rorri D. Waters

Rorri D. Waters serves as a secondary procurement specialist within the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (HDTRA1), supporting the agency’s mission to counter weapons of mass destruction through technical acquisition and operational contracting. While not the lead contracting officer, Waters plays a critical role in facilitating the execution of complex scientific and technical procurements, ensuring alignment with national security objectives. Their responsibilities include coordinating requirements validation, evaluating contractor proposals, and managing compliance with federal acquisition regulations for high-priority R&D and analytical services. Waters typically handles acquisitions involving advanced detection systems, threat modeling, and cyber-enabled defense technologies, working closely with program managers and technical experts to translate mission needs into actionable contract vehicles. Waters maintains consistent working 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 established defense science and technology providers with proven capabilities in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threat mitigation. The working relationship pattern emphasizes long-term collaboration with firms possessing specialized technical expertise, particularly in systems integration, data analytics, and secure cloud infrastructure for sensitive defense applications. Set-aside preferences are heavily skewed toward open competition, with 86.2% of acquisitions conducted without socioeconomic set-asides. However, Waters supports a modest but consistent commitment to small business participation, with 13.8% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a balanced approach that prioritizes technical capability while enabling qualified small firms to contribute to critical missions. The primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), indicating a strong emphasis on specialized R&D, threat analysis, and technical consulting. Additional activity in 334511 and 334290 highlights procurement of advanced detection, navigation, and communications equipment. Waters’ expertise centers on acquiring mission-critical technologies that enhance the nation’s ability to detect, analyze, and neutralize WMD threats through integrated scientific and engineering solutions.