HDTRA120F0070 - Exception to Fair Opportunity for Additional New Start Treaty (NST) Strategic Nuclear Arms Control Subject Matter Expert (SME)
ID: HDTRA120F0070P00005Type: Justification
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY (DTRA)DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCYFORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-6201, USA

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6f84fa32f6ff4be98f003f9c8288f441/view
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    Description

    The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is seeking to procure additional support services for its Strategic/Nuclear Inspection Department through an exception to the fair opportunity process. This procurement involves increasing the scope of the existing New Start Training (NST) contract, currently held by General Dynamics Technology Inc. (GDIT), to include one Full-Time employee with specialized knowledge in strategic nuclear arms control treaties and agreements. The expertise sought is critical for enhancing the agency's capabilities in nuclear arms control, which plays a vital role in national security and international treaty compliance. Interested parties can reach out to Eric M. Rode at Eric.M.Rode.civ@mail.mil or (703) 616-6145, or Shane Oltman at Shane.D.Oltman.ctr@mail.mil or (571) 616-6977 for further information.

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