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Parsons Awarded First Task Order Under DTRA CTRIC IV to Support Chemical Threat Reduction Efforts in Southeast Asia

Parsons secures first task order under DTRA CTRIC IV contract to enhance chemical threat reduction capabilities in Southeast Asia

By Marcus Reed
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Parsons Corporation has been awarded the first task order under the Defense Threat Reduction Agency's CTRIC IV contract to provide chemical threat reduction training and support in Southeast Asia. The contract focuses on strengthening regional chemical threat monitoring and response capabilities in countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, aligning with U.S. Pacific Command priorities. This milestone reinforces Parsons' leadership in global threat reduction and national security markets.

Parsons Awarded First Task Order Under DTRA CTRIC IV to Support Chemical Threat Reduction Efforts in Southeast Asia
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Key Points

  • Parsons won the initial task order under DTRA's CTRIC IV contract, emphasizing its role in chemical threat reduction.
  • The program supports U.S. Pacific Command priorities by enhancing chemical threat detection and response in Southeast Asia.
  • Training, exercises, and workshops will be delivered to partner nations including Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines to boost preparedness and mitigation capabilities.

Key Takeaways: 

  • Parsons secured the first task order issued under DTRA’s CTRIC IV contract, reinforcing the company’s position as a trusted partner in delivering integrated threat reduction solutions worldwide.
  • The program supports U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM) priorities by strengthening regional chemical threat monitoring and response capabilities.
  • Parsons will deliver training, exercises, and workshops to enhance partner nation capabilities across Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

CHANTILLY, Va., Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today it has secured the first task order under the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) Cooperative Threat Reduction Integration Contract (CTRIC) IV, marking an early milestone on the contract vehicle and reinforcing the company’s leadership in countering weapons of mass destruction.

Under the task order, Parsons will support DTRA’s Global Threat Reduction directorate by designing and delivering chemical security training across Southeast Asia. The effort will strengthen partner nation capabilities in countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines through training courses, exercises, and workshops that enhance preparedness, detection, and response to chemical threats.

“This award reflects our long-standing partnership with DTRA and commitment to advancing global threat reduction programs,” said Martin Boson, president of Engineered Systems for Parsons. “By delivering scalable solutions, training, and mission support, we are helping allied nations strengthen detection, response, and mitigation capabilities while supporting broader security objectives in Southeast Asia.”

The program supports USPACOM priorities by enhancing partner-nation capacity to monitor and secure chemical materials of concern, helping reduce risk and improve collective security outcomes.

The award represents a significant milestone for Parsons as the first task order issued under the CTRIC IV contract, reinforcing the company’s position as a trusted partner in delivering integrated threat reduction solutions worldwide.

Parsons brings decades of experience supporting DTRA, and this award further positions the company to continue supporting the Global Threat Reduction Directorate in addressing evolving weapons of mass destruction threats worldwide.

To learn more about Parsons’ global security and mission solutions, visit parsons.com/security-and-mission-solutions/.

About Parsons
Parsons (NYSE: PSN) is a leading disruptive technology provider in the national security and global infrastructure markets, with capabilities across cyber and electronic warfare, space and missile defense, transportation, water and environment, urban development, and critical infrastructure protection. Please visit Parsons.com and follow us on LinkedIn to learn how we’re making an impact.

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Risks

  • Dependence on continued government funding and priorities for chemical threat reduction programs could impact contract scope and renewal.
  • Geopolitical tensions or instability in Southeast Asia might affect program implementation and partner cooperation.
  • Evolving nature of chemical threats requires adaptable and ongoing training; failure to keep pace might reduce program effectiveness.

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