Alison Potter

Alison Potter supports the It Contracting Division - PL83 within the Defense Information Systems Agency, where she plays a critical role in procuring mission-critical IT services that sustain and modernize defense-wide communication and computing infrastructure. Her responsibilities encompass managing the full lifecycle of acquisitions for secure, interoperable software solutions and cyber-resilient systems, ensuring alignment with DoD standards for enterprise architecture and information assurance. She routinely handles complex, performance-based contracts for custom software development, systems integration, and IT modernization initiatives that directly enable operational readiness across military and joint command environments. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Potter engages with a diverse ecosystem of vendors specializing in defense-grade IT services, including firms with expertise in zero-trust architecture, secure cloud migration, and legacy system modernization. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor and compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) standards, fostering long-term partnerships with contractors capable of delivering scalable, auditable, and mission-critical solutions under stringent security protocols. Potter demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with equal weighting between open competitions and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to broaden participation among small businesses while maintaining competitive rigor, ensuring access to innovative capabilities without compromising mission requirements. There is no evidence of preferential use of 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, indicating a focus on broad-based small business engagement rather than targeted socioeconomic programs. Her procurement activity is exclusively focused on NAICS 541519 — Other Computer Related Services — underscoring deep specialization in non-hardware IT services such as systems engineering, cybersecurity support, software sustainment, and mission-specific application development. She consistently procures services that enhance the resilience, interoperability, and security of DoD information networks, aligning closely with DISA’s mandate to deliver trusted, scalable IT capabilities across the global defense enterprise.