Aaron R Schwarz

Aaron R. Schwarz serves as a Contracting Officer within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where he is responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical telecommunications and IT services that underpin the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. His portfolio centers on securing, modernizing, and expanding secure network capabilities, with a strong emphasis on resilient virtual private networks, enterprise-grade connectivity, and interoperable systems. He executes complex procurement actions under full and open competition, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning acquisitions with DISA’s strategic modernization goals. Schwarz maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of prime contractors 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 vendors with proven expertise in secure telecom deployment, fiber-optic infrastructure, and mission-focused systems integration. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical rigor, and vendor accountability, fostering long-term collaborations with contractors capable of delivering scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions. While the majority of his acquisitions—approximately 80%—are conducted under full and open competition, he actively supports small business participation, with 20% of awards designated for Women-Owned Small Businesses. His socioeconomic contracting strategy prioritizes broad vendor access while maintaining technical and operational standards, ensuring that qualified small businesses contribute meaningfully to critical telecom modernization efforts. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), reflecting a deep specialization in designing, integrating, and securing enterprise network architectures. He also regularly procures services under NAICS 541519, including cloud-enabled telecom support, cybersecurity-enabled network management, and mission-critical systems engineering. His domain expertise spans secure communications infrastructure, DoD-wide interoperability standards, and next-generation telecom modernization initiatives.