Victor Cramer

Victor Cramer serves as a Contracting Officer for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (HDTRA1), where he manages the acquisition of critical scientific and technical services essential to countering weapons of mass destruction and mitigating emerging national security threats. His portfolio centers on advanced research, analytical support, and operational capabilities in chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive domains. Cramer oversees the full lifecycle of procurements—from market research and solicitation to contract award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with DoD acquisition regulations and HDTRA1’s mission to develop cutting-edge threat detection and neutralization systems. He maintains enduring partnerships with leading technical service providers including TECHTRANS INTERNATIONAL INC, BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE, AERIS LLC, APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC., and AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC. These relationships reflect a preference for high-caliber, non-traditional defense contractors with deep expertise in scientific consulting, systems analysis, and cloud-enabled data infrastructure. Cramer’s contracting approach emphasizes technical excellence, rapid innovation cycles, and mission-critical responsiveness, often engaging firms with proven track records in classified and sensitive research environments. Cramer’s procurement patterns show a consistent reliance on full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This reflects a strategic focus on securing the most technically capable solutions regardless of business size, prioritizing mission outcomes over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally targeted in his portfolio, he remains compliant with all statutory requirements and evaluates small business capabilities on a case-by-case basis when they demonstrate unique technical advantages. His primary procurement focus is under NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), encompassing specialized services such as threat modeling, forensic analysis, sensor development, and computational modeling for WMD scenarios. Cramer’s expertise lies in acquiring high-integrity, science-driven consulting services that support HDTRA1’s mission to deliver actionable intelligence and operational resilience against evolving global threats.