Autumn Brown

Autumn Brown serves as a key procurement lead within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, responsible for managing complex acquisitions that secure and modernize the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. She oversees the procurement of mission-critical telecommunications systems, including satellite-based networks and secure enterprise-grade communications equipment, ensuring alignment with DoD standards for resilience, interoperability, and cyber hygiene. Her work directly supports the division’s strategic imperative to replace legacy telecom architectures with scalable, encrypted, and cloud-enabled solutions that enable seamless connectivity across deployed and garrisoned military units. Brown maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading providers of defense-grade telecom solutions, 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 vendors with proven capabilities in deploying secure satellite communications, fiber-optic backbone systems, and encrypted data transmission platforms. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based outcomes, and lifecycle support, fostering long-term vendor collaboration to ensure system reliability under austere operational conditions. Her acquisition portfolio reflects no set-aside preferences, with 100% of contracts awarded under full and open competition. This indicates a procurement strategy prioritizing technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic classifications, aligning with the critical nature of telecom infrastructure where performance thresholds override size-based preferences. Brown’s primary focus lies in NAICS 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications) and 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing), driving acquisitions for high-bandwidth satellite terminals, secure RF transmission systems, and hardened communications hardware. Her expertise centers on procuring next-generation tactical and strategic telecom assets that support joint force operations, emphasizing encryption, anti-jamming capabilities, and seamless integration with DoD’s Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability.