Aubri Dubose

Aubri Dubose serves as a key procurement professional within the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), supporting the agency’s mission to deliver secure, interoperable information technology and communications capabilities across the Department of Defense. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions in research and development, Dubose focuses on advancing defense-wide IT infrastructure through the procurement of cutting-edge solutions in cyber-resilient command and control, network modernization, and unified data exchange systems. Their work directly enables DISA’s strategic priorities by ensuring that mission-critical capabilities are acquired with rigor, compliance, and technical precision. Dubose maintains established relationships with leading defense and commercial technology providers, including Leidos, Inc., Verizon Business Network Services LLC, Microsoft Corporation, Dell Marketing L.P., and MCI Communications Services LLC. These partnerships reflect a consistent pattern of engaging large-scale, high-capacity vendors capable of delivering enterprise-grade IT services, cloud infrastructure, secure communications platforms, and integrated systems. The procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, long-term service agreements, and vendor collaboration to meet the DoD’s evolving operational demands. There is no preference for socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic criteria, prioritizing the most qualified providers regardless of business size or certification status. Small business participation is not structurally incentivized in this portfolio, aligning with DISA’s need for scalable, mission-critical solutions typically delivered by large, established contractors. The primary NAICS classification for all acquisitions is 541715, indicating a singular focus on research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences—specifically in defense IT systems. Dubose’s expertise centers on procuring advanced R&D services for next-generation cybersecurity, network architecture, and integrated communications platforms, ensuring DISA remains at the forefront of military information technology innovation.