Adam Q Hemken

Adam Q. Hemken serves as a Contract Specialist within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where he plays a critical role in procuring mission-critical telecommunications infrastructure to support the Department of Defense’s global communications network. He manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions for secure, high-capacity network services, including the deployment of virtual private networks, fiber-optic connectivity, and interoperable telecom systems. His work directly enables resilient, classified, and unclassified communications across military and federal operations, ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity and network modernization standards. Hemken maintains consistent partnerships with leading telecommunications providers including AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc., Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Liberty Communications, Inc., AOC Connect LLC, and Norfolk Fiber, LLC. These relationships are characterized by long-term, performance-based contract vehicles that emphasize service reliability, network security, and rapid scalability. He frequently engages vendors with proven expertise in secure fiber deployment, carrier-grade IP transport, and DoD-compliant network architecture, fostering collaborative procurement environments that prioritize technical excellence and operational readiness. Hemken’s contracting portfolio reflects a strict focus on full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside conditions. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize technical capability and mission necessity over socioeconomic preferences, ensuring access to the most qualified and experienced providers in the defense telecom sector. While small business participation is not formally targeted, all procurements remain compliant with federal acquisition regulations and are evaluated solely on technical merit and performance history. His primary procurement focus is NAICS 517919—Other Telecommunications—which encompasses the design, installation, and maintenance of specialized telecom infrastructure, including dark fiber, wavelength services, and secure transport solutions. Hemken specializes in acquisitions involving encrypted network backbones, enterprise-grade connectivity, and mission-critical bandwidth services that support DoD’s evolving digital battlefield requirements.