Tabitha Everly

Tabitha Everly serves as a Contracting Officer for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (HDTRA1), where she manages complex acquisitions critical to countering weapons of mass destruction and mitigating emerging national security threats. Her portfolio centers on technical services that support threat detection, forensic analysis, and operational response capabilities, including advanced scientific research, cybersecurity infrastructure, and mission-critical software development. She plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s strategic mission by ensuring timely, compliant, and innovative procurement solutions that align with Department of Defense directives and national defense priorities. Everly maintains sustained working relationships 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 partnerships reflect her focus on high-performance, mission-essential services spanning nuclear and chemical threat mitigation, data analytics, cloud-based secure computing, and specialized engineering support. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, rigorous performance metrics, and the integration of cutting-edge technologies to enhance operational readiness. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted (80%), Everly demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 16% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides and 4% awarded through 8(a) competed contracts. She actively leverages socioeconomic programs to foster innovation and broaden the supplier base, ensuring diverse capabilities are integrated into HDTRA1’s mission-critical systems. Her primary NAICS focus includes 541990 (Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), 541511 (Custom Computer Programming), and 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services), reflecting her expertise in procuring advanced analytical tools, tailored software systems, and technical support services for WMD detection and response. She consistently sources solutions in cybersecurity, modeling and simulation, and secure cloud environments to support HDTRA1’s evolving threat landscape.