Shirley Martin

Shirley Martin serves as a Contracting Officer at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (HDTRA1), where she plays a critical role in securing specialized technical services to counter weapons of mass destruction and emerging national security threats. She manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions, including research and development, analytical support, and operational systems integration, primarily focused on advanced detection, deterrence, and neutralization capabilities for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive threats. Her portfolio supports the agency’s mission through high-stakes, science-driven procurements that require rigorous technical evaluation and compliance with Department of Defense acquisition regulations. Martin maintains long-standing 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 preference for established firms with deep expertise in defense science, threat analysis, and cloud-based secure infrastructure. She consistently engages vendors capable of delivering rapid, scalable solutions under strict security protocols, often involving classified environments and sensitive data handling requirements. Martin’s procurement activity is exclusively non-set-aside, reflecting the highly specialized, mission-critical nature of HDTRA1’s requirements. There is no current use of 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, as the agency’s needs demand advanced technical capabilities typically found among large, seasoned contractors with proven experience in national security domains. Her primary acquisition focus is under NAICS 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation), which, in HDTRA1’s context, encompasses specialized logistics, sensor deployment support, and mobile analytical platforms for airborne threat detection systems. This reflects a unique application of the NAICS code to support expeditionary and field-deployable counter-WMD operations, demonstrating her expertise in interpreting technical requirements beyond conventional industry interpretations.