Scott D Vitarelli

Scott D. Vitarelli serves as a Contract Specialist at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (HDTRA1), where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions that support the nation’s counter-WMD mission. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for scientific, technical, and operational services critical to detecting, deterring, and neutralizing chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive threats. His portfolio emphasizes mission-critical procurement in national security, advanced research, and technical consulting, ensuring timely delivery of capabilities aligned with DTRA’s strategic imperatives. Vitarelli works closely with program managers and technical evaluators to align contracting strategies with operational requirements and compliance standards under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Vitarelli maintains consistent, high-volume contracting relationships with leading national security 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, technically sophisticated vendors capable of delivering specialized R&D, systems integration, data analytics, and cloud-based infrastructure solutions. His approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, rigorous technical evaluation, and long-term vendor collaboration to ensure mission continuity and innovation in high-stakes threat environments. Vitarelli’s contracting activity is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a deliberate focus on accessing the broadest possible pool of qualified technical experts, prioritizing capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally targeted in his portfolio, his acquisitions remain open to all eligible firms, including those with specialized certifications, provided they meet stringent technical and security requirements. His primary NAICS focus spans 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), 928110 (National Security), 813212 (Voluntary Health Organizations), and 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services). These categories reflect his expertise in procuring advanced threat analysis, forensic science, emergency response systems, and cybersecurity-enabled intelligence platforms—domains requiring deep technical proficiency and rigorous compliance with defense and homeland security standards.