Amy Conrad

Amy Conrad supports the It Contracting Division - PL84 within the Defense Information Systems Agency, playing a critical role in advancing the Department of Defense’s enterprise IT modernization mission. She manages complex acquisitions for secure cloud infrastructure, legacy system modernization, and resilient computing environments, ensuring alignment with DoD cybersecurity and scalability standards. Her work directly enables the transition from outdated mainframe architectures to cloud-native, zero-trust architectures, with a focus on mission-critical IT services that support global defense operations. She handles full lifecycle procurements, including RFP development, source selection, and contract administration for high-impact technology solutions. Amy consistently engages with leading enterprise technology providers, notably International Business Machines Corporation and Iron Bow Technologies, LLC, to deliver scalable, secure, and compliant IT solutions. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical expertise, performance reliability, and adherence to DoD information assurance requirements. These relationships are characterized by repeat engagements and structured delivery models that prioritize integration with existing defense networks and adherence to FedRAMP and RMF frameworks. Amy’s contracting activity shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the agency’s need for rapid, large-scale deployment of secure IT systems. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, all procurements adhere strictly to federal acquisition regulations and competitive bidding standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334210 (Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing) and 517112 (Wireless Telecommunications Carriers), indicating deep specialization in secure communications hardware and wireless network infrastructure. She procures mission-enabling technologies such as encrypted mobile devices, tactical radio systems, and carrier-grade wireless backhaul solutions, demonstrating expertise in both hardware manufacturing and wireless service delivery for defense applications.