Shreena Lyons

Shreena Lyons supports the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (HDTRA1) in executing mission-critical acquisitions aligned with the agency’s mandate to counter weapons of mass destruction and emerging security threats. While her official title is not publicly listed, her procurement activities center on technical services and advanced systems development essential to threat detection, forensic analysis, and operational readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning scientific research, cybersecurity infrastructure, and specialized engineering support, ensuring that HDTRA1 maintains cutting-edge capabilities to neutralize chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive threats. Her work directly enables the agency’s scientific and operational missions through timely, compliant, and strategically aligned contracting actions. Lyons maintains strong 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 high-caliber technical vendors with proven expertise in defense science, data analytics, and secure cloud infrastructure. Her contracting patterns emphasize long-term, performance-based engagements with organizations capable of delivering complex, mission-critical solutions under stringent security protocols, often involving classified or sensitive environments. Her procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 85.7% of awards issued under no set-aside, indicating a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic preferences. However, she consistently allocates 7.1% of awards to 8(a) competed contracts and 7.1% to total small business set-asides, demonstrating a balanced commitment to fostering innovation from both large and small industry partners while maintaining mission readiness. Lyons’ primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing) and 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), reflecting demand for advanced sensors, threat detection systems, and specialized scientific consulting. She also regularly procures environmental consulting and security systems services, underscoring a multidisciplinary approach to national security challenges that integrates technical innovation with operational resilience.