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Acquisition, Contracts, and Logistics (AL) 

Directorate Overview

April 2022

Lisa K. Swan, SES

Director, AL

(703) 797-7900

dtra.belvoir.al.mbx.al-support-staff-inbox@mail.mil
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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 

and contract close-out

• 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

DTRA enables DoD, other government, and our international partners in our mission space; AL enables DTRA.

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• Conduct 20+ Acquisition/Program Management/COR training classes at all DTRA locations 

annually. 

• Execute ~1600 contract, grant and other transaction agreements worth ~$1B 

• Develop and Implement Agency contract policy guidance

• Operate and sustain 96 facilities in 10 major locations globally; provide facilities services 

and support (including rents and utilities) 

• Manage medium/large-load shipments, including HAZMAT 

• Provide acquisition oversight through duties as Component Acquisition Executive, Senior 

Procurement Executive, and Senior Services Manager

*Numbers are based on 

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AL Scope
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Contracts

David Miller

Engineering & Logistics

André Smith

Small Business

Sharon Morrow 

Deputy Director 

Laval Mallard

Arriving 

Aug 6

Acquisition Management

Samuel Askew

Director 

Lisa Swan, SES

Arrival Date

28 Sept. 2020

AL Leadership
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Acquisition Department (AL-AQ)

Mission: Manage selected Agency-level business systems; train and lead the 

acquisition workforce; collaborate with our Directorate partners to support the 

Agency's mission; and support the DTRA Component Acquisition Executive.

Key Activities:

• Provide the Consolidated Acquisition Tool and Acquisition Toolbook to 

optimize and streamline the acquisition process

• Manage Agency-level Business systems including the Government Purchase 

Card and Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System

• Lead and train the Acquisition Workforce on DTRA-specific processes and 

track acquisition status/yearly training requirements

• Implement DoD Acquisition Initiatives including: Services Requirements 

Review Board, Category Management, NDAA Section 801(b) Waivers for 

Assisted Acquisitions, and Defense Priorities & Allocation System

• Conduct Directorate Outreach to communicate new processes and obtain user 

feedback via open forums, roundtables, and the new Strategic 

Communications Center - “One stop shop” for acquisition news, policy, and 

procedure updates

• Provide Oversight on Acquisitions including: Catapult, Mission Assurance Risk 

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Contracts Department (AL-AC)

Mission: Partner with Agency Directorates to provide timely and 

comprehensive contracting that enables their mission accomplishment.

Key Activities:

• Execute approximately 1600 contract, grant and other transaction agreements 

obligating approximately $1B in FY21

• Business advisor to Agency Directorates from the initial acquisition planning 

through execution and closeout

• Develop and Implement Agency contract policy guidance

• Appoint and Oversee DTRA Contracting, Grants, and Agreements Officers.

• Beginning May 2022, AL will broaden use of the Procurement Integrated 

Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module to increase automation and 

data analytics to securely post a solicitations and receive responses from 

industry

Regulatory 

Compliance

Mission 

and 

Innovation

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Engineering and Logistics Department (AL-EL)

Mission: Provide professional products and services and, a quality and 

safe environment for our customers and employees, while 

demonstrating stewardship of the Agency’s physical assets.

Key Activities:

• Manage, provide facilities services and support to DTRA occupied 

spaces both government owned and leased space ensuring necessary 

operations across the U.S. and aboard. 

• Provide essential shipping/receiving services, 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 to DTRA

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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 non-traditional organizations in support of DTRA initiatives.

Key Activities:

• Conduct outreach through weekly Industry Office Hours.

• Conduct Acquisition Planning and Market Research

• Conduct compliance reviews for small business programs 

(subcontracting, Mentor-Protégé Program, SBIR/STTR, and 

coordinate small business documentation with the Small Business 

Administration (SBA))

• 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 in AL Departments

• AL-AC

• 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) 

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Currently performed by an 8(a) firm. Expires 

May 2023

AL-AQ

• Administrative Support – currently performed by 

a Mandatory Source firm. Expires 2024

• Acquisition and Program Management Support 

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

2024

• Acquisition and Program Management Training 

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

2022

• AL-EL

• 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

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• AL-SB

• 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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