UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED

Deter. Prevent. Prevail.

DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY

Lisa K. Swan, SES

Director, AL

UNCLASSIFIED

Acquisition, 

Contracts, and 

Logistics (AL) 

Directorate Overview
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Acquisition, Contracts, and Logistics 

(AL)

Mission: Provide responsive solutions in acquisition, 

contracting, and logistics to accomplish the Agency’s mission

Key Activities:

• Provide business advice to Agency directorates from initial 

acquisition planning through execution 

• Develop and administer contracts to provide products and 

expertise supporting DTRA’s mission 

• Manage facilities services for all DTRA spaces

• Deliver shipping & receiving services for DTRA’s worldwide 

operations

• Maximize opportunities for small businesses in DTRA prime 

contracts and subcontracts
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AL Scope

• Conduct 20+ Acquisition/Program Management/

COR training classes at all DTRA locations annually

• Execute ~1700 contract, grant and other transaction 

agreements worth ~$1B annually

• Develop and implement Agency acquisition policy 

guidance
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AL Scope

• Operate and sustain ~900,000 square feet of 

facilities in 10 major locations globally; provide 

facilities services and support (including rents and 

utilities) 

• Provide acquisition oversight through duties as 

Component Acquisition Executive, Senior 

Procurement Executive, and Senior Services 

Manager
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Contracts

David Miller

Engineering & Logistics

Paul McMillan

Small Business

Sharon Morrow 

 

 

Deputy Director 

Temple Ferrell 

Acquisition Management

Samuel Askew

Director 

 Lisa Swan, SES

Arrival Date

28 Sept. 2020

AL Leadership
Acquisition Department (AL-AQ)

Mission: Support the DTRA Component Acquisition Executive in optimizing 

Agency acquisitions and training/leading the acquisition workforce!

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Key Activities:

• Manage Agency Acquisition Tools (DTRA’s Acquisition Toolbook and Consolidated 

 Acquisition Tool) to communicate, optimize, and streamline the acquisition process 

• Lead and train the Acquisition Workforce on DTRA-specific processes; track acquisition status/yearly 

training requirements and manage the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Program 

• Conduct Directorate Outreach to communicate new policy, procedures, processes and obtain user feedback 

through multiple venues

• Implement DoD and DTRA Acquisition Programs and Functions Services Requirements Review Board, 

Category Management, NDAA Section 801(b) Waivers, and Defense Priorities and Allocation System

• Provide Oversight on high-visibility DTRA Programs: Catapult Information System and Mission Assurance 

Risk Management System

• Manage Agency-level business systems including the Government Purchase Card and Contractor 

Performance Assessment Reports
Contracts Department (AL-AC)

Mission: Partner with Agency Directorates to provide timely 

and comprehensive contracting that enables their mission 

accomplishment.

Key Activities:

• Execute ~1700 contract, grant and other transaction 

agreements worth ~$1B annually

• Business advisor to Agency Directorates from the initial 

acquisition planning through execution and closeout

• Develop and Implement Agency contract acquisition guidance

• Appoint and Oversee DTRA Contracting, Grants, and 

Agreements Officers.

• Provide key functional advice and testing support for the 

development of the next generation contract writing system 

Regulatory 

Compliance

Mission 

and 

Innovation

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Engineering and Logistics Department (AL-EL)

Mission: Provide professional products and services and a 

quality, safe environment for our employees, while 

demonstrating stewardship of the Agency’s physical assets.

Key Activities:

• Manage facilities services and support to DTRA occupied 

spaces (government owned and leased) ensuring 

necessary operations across the U.S. and aboard 

• Provide essential shipping/receiving services including 

movement of HAZMAT, mission clothing and equipment, 

general bulk and specialized office supplies and 

equipment, limited warehouse operations, and adherence 

to Defense Property Accountability System standards

• Provide comprehensive, integrated and reliable 

transportation services

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Office of Small Business Programs (AL-SB)

Mission: Maximize opportunities for small businesses in 

DTRA prime contracts and subcontracts in its mission; 

advise the DTRA Director and personnel on all matters 

regarding Small Business; and leverage the use of nontraditional organizations in support of DTRA initiatives.

Key Activities:

• Conduct Acquisition Planning and Market Research

• Conduct outreach to Industry on how to find 

opportunities

• Conduct compliance reviews for small business 

• Develop and conduct Small Business Training for the 

acquisition workforce

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What Types of Support Does AL Use?

• Administrative

• Acquisition 

• Contracting

• Engineering and Logistics

• Small Business Programs

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Current Support Usage by Department

 Acquisition Management

• Administrative Support – currently performed by a 

Mandatory Source firm. Expires 2024

• Acquisition and Program Management Support – 

currently performed by an 8(a) firm. Expires 2025

• Acquisition and Program Management Training – 

currently performed by an 8(a) firm. Expires 2027

Contracting

• Contract Specialist Support – currently performed 

by an 8(a) firm. Expires June 2026

• Contract Closeout Support – currently performed 

by an 8(a) firm. Expires April 2025

• System Administration Support for the Contract 

Writing System (Procurement Desktop Defense) -

Currently performed by an 8(a) firm. Expires May 

2023

 Engineering & Logistics

• Logistics Warehouse Support – currently 

performed by an 8(a) firm. Expires November 

2026

• A/V and Conference Support – currently 

performed by an 8(a) firm. Expires February 2025

• DTRA Furniture Procurement – currently 

performed by an 8(a) firm. Expires September 

2024

• Facility Support, Maintenance, Janitorial (Reston, 

VA) – currently performed by an 8(a) firm. 

Expires November 2027 

 Office of Small Business Programs

• Small Business Programs Support – currently 

performed by an 8(a) firm. Expires 2023

• SalesForce software for tracking and measuring 

outreach results and maintaining a vetted vendor 

database. Expires 2024

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Support the Mission with Acquisition Excellence!

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