Tabassam Salim

Tabassam Salim 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. Though their formal title is not listed, their procurement activities center on technical services and scientific research contracts that enable the development, testing, and deployment of advanced detection, deterrence, and neutralization capabilities against chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive threats. Salim routinely manages complex, high-stakes procurements under FAR Part 15, emphasizing performance-based contracting and technical evaluation criteria to ensure alignment with national security objectives. Salim maintains consistent working relationships with leading technical and scientific service providers, 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 firms with deep expertise in defense science, systems engineering, and cloud-enabled data analytics. The contracting patterns indicate a reliance on vendors capable of delivering rapid prototyping, forensic analysis, and threat modeling services under time-sensitive operational constraints, often involving classified or sensitive environments. Set-aside preferences show a strong emphasis on unrestricted competition, with 92.3% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides, reflecting the technical complexity and specialized nature of the requirements. Only 7.7% of awards are designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, suggesting a selective approach prioritizing mission-critical capability over socioeconomic targets, though small business participation remains a recognized component of the acquisition strategy. The procurement portfolio is dominated by NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), underscoring a focus on advanced scientific R&D, including sensor development, threat simulation, and analytical modeling. Secondary activity under NAICS 541990 supports specialized technical consulting and systems integration, reinforcing a domain expertise in defense science and operational threat mitigation.