What security clearances are typically required for DTRA contracts?

Due to the sensitive nature of countering weapons of mass destruction, many DTRA solicitations require vendors to hold a Facility Security Clearance (FSC) at the Secret or Top Secret level. Vendors should ensure their personnel and facilities are cleared to handle classified information before bidding on research or operational support tasks.

Does DTRA prioritize specific types of research and development?

DTRA heavily emphasizes R&D related to CBRN defense, including detection systems, decontamination technologies, and medical countermeasures. They frequently utilize Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) to solicit innovative scientific proposals that address emerging chemical, biological, and nuclear threats.

How can small businesses compete for DTRA opportunities?

Small businesses should monitor the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, which DTRA uses to fund early-stage development of dual-use technologies. Additionally, teaming with prime contractors who hold existing Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) vehicles is a common strategy for entering the DTRA supply chain.

DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY · Contracting Office

DTRA

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DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY

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Acquisition authority and contracting profile of DTRA.

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) procures advanced technologies and professional expertise to counter and deter weapons of mass destruction and improvised threat networks. Vendors compete for contracts involving chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense research, specialized software development for threat modeling, and global cooperative threat reduction infrastructure projects.

Hierarchy: DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY · DEPT OF DEFENSE.

Contracting officers at this office issue solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Vendors must be registered in the federal procurement system with a valid CAGE code to receive awards.

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