Amanda R. Erlinger

Amanda R. Erlinger serves as a key procurement lead within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where she manages critical acquisitions to secure and modernize the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. Her work centers on sustaining high-capacity, resilient network services and deploying secure virtual private networks to support military and federal operations. Erlinger specializes in complex IT and telecommunications contracts, overseeing the procurement of network modernization services, managed connectivity solutions, and mission-critical infrastructure support that align with DISA’s strategic imperatives for interoperability and cyber resilience. She maintains enduring relationships with leading telecom and systems integration 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 fiber-optic deployment, cloud-enabled telecom platforms, and DoD-compliant network operations. Erlinger’s contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, long-term service delivery, and technical compliance with DoD cybersecurity and interoperability standards. Her procurement portfolio demonstrates a strong inclination toward open competition, with 76.9% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, while maintaining a meaningful commitment to HUBZone-certified firms, which account for 23.1% of her awards. This pattern reflects a balanced strategy that prioritizes capability and scale while actively supporting economically disadvantaged communities through targeted small business participation. Erlinger’s primary focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), which encompasses managed network services, cybersecurity-enabled telecom support, and systems integration, alongside NAICS 517312 for telecommunications resellers and infrastructure providers. Her technical domain expertise spans secure SD-WAN architectures, fiber-based backbone expansion, and mission-critical communications systems that enable distributed DoD operations across global theaters.