Amber M McKee

Amber M. McKee 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 the full lifecycle of complex telecommunications contracts, including network modernization, secure virtual private network deployments, and interoperable satellite and fiber-optic connectivity solutions. Her work directly supports DISA’s mandate to ensure resilient, high-capacity, and classified-grade communications for military and federal operations, with a strong emphasis on transitioning legacy systems to next-generation secure architectures. McKee maintains longstanding partnerships with key industry leaders 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 consistent, high-volume procurement activity centered on enterprise-grade telecom services, network engineering, and infrastructure hardening. She collaborates closely with these vendors to deliver scalable, compliant, and operationally proven solutions that meet stringent DoD cybersecurity and performance standards. Her contracting portfolio reflects a strict preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside categories. This indicates a strategic focus on leveraging the broadest possible industrial base to meet urgent operational requirements, rather than targeting socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her award patterns, she ensures all procurements adhere to FAR compliance and competitive fairness. McKee’s technical expertise centers on telecommunications and network infrastructure services, with a focus on NAICS categories related to wired and wireless communications, network systems integration, and secure data transmission. She routinely procures managed network services, fiber optic cabling, encrypted routing equipment, and cloud-enabled telecom platforms, demonstrating deep familiarity with DoD-specific standards such as NIST SP 800-53 and CJIS compliance. Her domain knowledge ensures acquisitions align with the evolving demands of joint force communications.