Anh Carlton

Anh T. Carlton serves as a Contracting Officer within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where she leads the acquisition of mission-critical telecommunications infrastructure to support Department of Defense global communications. Her portfolio centers on securing, modernizing, and expanding high-capacity, resilient network systems, including satellite and wired telecommunications services essential to military and federal operations. She manages full lifecycle procurements—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with DISA’s strategic imperatives for network interoperability and cyber resilience. Carlton maintains consistent working relationships with leading telecommunications providers, 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 established industry vendors with proven expertise in secure network deployment, fiber optic infrastructure, and satellite communications systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical rigor, and vendor accountability, fostering long-term collaboration with contractors capable of delivering complex, mission-enabling solutions under stringent security requirements. Her procurement patterns show a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 99% of awards issued without set-asides; only 1% are designated for HUBZone small businesses. This reflects a strategic focus on access to specialized technical capabilities over socioeconomic preferences, though she remains compliant with all federal small business participation requirements. Carlton’s primary acquisition focus lies in NAICS 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications) and 517919 (Other Telecommunications), each accounting for 37.5% of her portfolio, with additional emphasis on 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers) and 517312 (Wired Telecommunications Resale). She specializes in procuring secure virtual private networks, high-bandwidth data links, satellite ground terminals, and fiber-based transport systems that underpin DoD’s global command and control architecture.