What We Do

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)

develops solutions to enable the Department of Defense to prevent, reduce, and counter weapons-of-mass-destruction and emerging threats. 

DTRA funds the development of vaccines, therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices, and personal protective equipment (PPE). DTRA also collaborates with JPEO-CBRND to develop and implement CBRN defense strategies and capabilities for the warfighter. 

These opportunities are typically available through Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) directly from DTRA or through industry consortiums including the Medical CBRN Defense Consortium (MCDC), the Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC), and the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Consortium.

DTRA Consulting can help your organization navigate the DTRA (and JPEO-CBRND) funding landscape and put your potential project in the best position for a successful award. 

*Identify relevant funding opportunities within the appropriate DTRA division or program:

• Chemical and Biological Technologies Department 
• Joint Science and Technology Office (JSTO)
• Research & Development Directorate
• Cooperative Threat Reduction Directorate
• Medical CBRN Defense Consortium (MCDC)
• Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC)
• Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Consortium

*Facilitate project pitch meetings with DTRA and JPEO-CBRND stakeholders to gain valuable agency feedback.

*Prepare White Paper or Full Proposal applications for the potential project.

• Develop SOW strategy including teaming partners and subcontractors
• Draft Technical Proposal according to solicitation requirements
• Develop budgets and Cost Proposals to establish basis of estimates and to maximize funding

*Negotiate final funding award (e.g., FAR Contract, Cooperative Agreement, or Other Transaction):

• Optimize contract CLIN (Base/Option) structure 
• Defend cost proposal/budget estimates for maximum funding
• Secure most favorable terms & conditions to minimize post-award compliance obligations and administrative burdens

*Post-award project management:

• Project coordination
• Bi-Weekly/Monthly status meetings with DTRA (e.g., agendas, slide decks, meeting minutes, and follow-up action tracking)
• Monthly technical reports
• Subcontract management
• Prepare and maintain contract deliverables (e.g., Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk Register, Security Plan, Quality Management Plan, Data Management Plan, Supply Chain Resiliency Plan, IP/Patent Reporting, , etc.)

*Post-award compliance, contract administration, and financial management:

• Government contract compliance (e.g., FAR, 2 CFR 200, CAS, NIST cybersecurity, EAR/ITAR, etc.)
• Financial management, accounting, and reporting
• Budget monitoring and forecasting
• Timekeeping and labor costing
• Government compliant accounting system
• Contract Officer Authorizations for approval of subcontractors
• Subcontract flowdown requirements
• Government audits
• Annual Indirect Rate Submissions
• Monthly invoicing packages
• Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting