Shreena Lyons

Shreena Lyons serves as a Contracting Officer for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (HDTRA1), where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring advanced technological capabilities to counter weapons of mass destruction and emerging national security threats. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts centered on scientific research, sensor development, and mission-critical systems integration, ensuring alignment with HDTRA1’s mandate to detect, deter, and neutralize chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive threats. Her acquisitions primarily support technical modernization initiatives, including threat intelligence platforms, forensic analysis tools, and secure computing infrastructure, requiring deep expertise in defense-specific procurement regulations and complex technical requirements. Lyons maintains sustained 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 firms with proven capabilities in R&D, systems engineering, and cloud-based secure computing environments. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical innovation, and long-term vendor collaboration to meet evolving threat landscapes. While the majority of her acquisitions are conducted under full and open competition, she consistently allocates approximately 20% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to fostering small business participation in high-technology defense programs. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns prioritize small businesses with relevant technical expertise, though she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), reflecting a strong emphasis on secure hardware and embedded systems, followed by NAICS 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) for specialized detection and monitoring equipment. She also supports NAICS 238390 for facility-specific infrastructure upgrades tied to secure research environments, underscoring her expertise in procuring integrated, mission-critical systems for high-consequence threat mitigation.