Temple C. Ferrell

Temple C. Ferrell serves as a key procurement professional within the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (HDTRA1), supporting the agency’s mission to counter weapons of mass destruction through strategic acquisition of advanced technical and analytical services. Responsible for managing complex contracts aligned with national security objectives, Ferrell oversees the acquisition of scientific research, threat detection systems, and mission-critical IT infrastructure. Their portfolio primarily focuses on computer-related services, communications equipment, and facility management solutions that enable real-time threat analysis and operational readiness across high-consequence environments. Ferrell maintains strong, sustained relationships with leading defense and technical 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 firms with proven capabilities in nuclear, biological, and radiological threat mitigation, as well as cloud-based secure computing environments. The working relationships are characterized by long-term contract performance, technical collaboration, and iterative development of mission-specific solutions tailored to HDTRA1’s evolving operational needs. Set-aside preferences indicate a primary reliance on open, unrestricted competitions, with 81.3% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. However, Ferrell consistently supports small business participation, allocating 12.5% of awards to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 6.3% to 8(a) competed contracts, demonstrating a balanced approach that prioritizes competition while fostering socioeconomic diversity in the contractor base. The procurement focus centers on NAICS 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting a strong emphasis on secure data infrastructure, cyber-enabled threat analysis, and mission support systems. Additional procurement activity includes communications equipment manufacturing and specialized facility services, underscoring expertise in integrating hardened technical environments with scalable, resilient IT architectures to support high-threat operational domains.