Amanda M Hund

Amanda Y Hund serves as a Contract Specialist within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to secure and modernize the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on network modernization, secure virtual private network deployment, and telecommunications system integration, ensuring resilient, high-capacity connectivity for military and federal operations. Her work directly supports DISA’s strategic objectives by aligning procurement actions with cybersecurity standards, interoperability requirements, and legacy system replacement initiatives. Amanda maintains consistent contracting 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 vendors provide specialized services in fiber optic deployment, network engineering, secure communications platforms, and infrastructure integration. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and outcome-driven deliverables, fostering long-term partnerships with contractors who demonstrate technical proficiency in DoD-compliant telecom environments and adherence to NIST and FISMA frameworks. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 62.5% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a meaningful commitment to small business participation. She regularly utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Asides, with additional allocations to 8(a) competed contracts, demonstrating a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission readiness. Amanda’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), supporting IT systems integration and network management, followed by 238210 and 238220 for specialized electrical and telecom infrastructure installation. Her technical expertise spans secure network architecture, fiber optic cabling, and mission-critical facility communications, positioning her at the intersection of information technology and physical infrastructure procurement within the defense telecom domain.