Steven A. Givens

Steven A. Givens serves as a Contract Specialist at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (HDTRA1), where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to counter weapons of mass destruction and emerging national security threats. He manages the full lifecycle of complex procurements involving advanced scientific research, technical analysis, and operational support systems, with a focus on high-consequence domains such as chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive threat mitigation. His acquisitions typically support R&D initiatives, sensor development, and analytical platforms essential to threat detection, deterrence, and neutralization capabilities. Givens maintains strategic 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 proven expertise in defense science, systems integration, and cloud-based analytical infrastructure. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical rigor, and long-term mission alignment, fostering collaborative vendor engagements grounded in compliance, innovation, and mission readiness. Givens consistently employs full and open competition with no set-aside preferences, reflecting a procurement strategy prioritizing technical capability and mission urgency over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is not structurally mandated in his portfolio, his acquisitions remain accessible to all qualified vendors through transparent, merit-based solicitation processes aligned with FAR and DFARS requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) and NAICS 541712 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), underscoring his specialization in advanced instrumentation, detection systems, and scientific R&D services. He regularly procures specialized sensors, forensic analysis tools, data analytics platforms, and engineered systems designed for high-threat environments, demonstrating deep domain expertise in defense science and national security technology.