Aaron R Schwarz

Aaron D. Schwarz serves as a Contract Specialist within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to secure and modernize the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on network modernization, secure virtual private networks, and resilient telecom systems, ensuring interoperability across military and federal operations. His work spans the full acquisition lifecycle—from requirements definition and market research to contract award and administration—supporting the agency’s strategic imperative to transition from legacy systems to next-generation, cyber-secure telecommunications solutions. Schwarz maintains consistent procurement relationships with key industry partners including AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc., Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Liberty Communications, Inc., AOC Connect LLC, and Norfolk Fiber, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established contractors with proven capabilities in fiber-optic network deployment, secure communications architecture, and enterprise telecom integration. His contracting patterns indicate a reliance on experienced vendors with deep technical expertise in DoD-compliant infrastructure, often leveraging Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) and performance-based contract vehicles to ensure scalable, mission-responsive outcomes. His procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 83.3% of awards issued under no set-aside conditions, while maintaining a targeted 16.7% commitment to 8(a) competed contracts. This reflects a balanced approach—favoring broad market competition while intentionally creating pathways for qualified small disadvantaged businesses to contribute to high-stakes telecom modernization efforts. Schwarz’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 541712 (Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), underscoring his emphasis on innovation in network security and telecommunications R&D. He also frequently procures services under NAICS 517919 (Other Telecommunications), 541511 (Custom Computer Programming), and 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services), demonstrating deep expertise in mission-critical software integration, network engineering, and secure infrastructure deployment for defense communications.