Barber Warren

Mr. Barber Warren serves as a key procurement lead within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where he manages critical acquisitions to secure and modernize the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. His responsibilities include overseeing the procurement of high-capacity, resilient network solutions, secure virtual private networks, and interoperable telecom systems that support military and federal operations. He plays a central role in transitioning legacy telecom architectures to next-generation, software-defined platforms, ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards and operational resilience requirements. His acquisitions typically involve complex, mission-critical telecommunications services and infrastructure modernization efforts requiring rigorous technical evaluation and lifecycle management. Mr. Warren maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of trusted contractors, including AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc., Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Liberty Communications, Inc., AOC Connect LLC, and Norfolk Fiber, LLC. These partnerships are characterized by long-term engagement on large-scale network deployment, fiber optic infrastructure, and secure connectivity solutions. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical expertise in DoD-compliant telecom systems, and proven performance in high-stakes operational environments. He routinely engages these contractors on task orders under indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts, ensuring continuity and scalability across global theater operations. Mr. Warren’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a focus on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic classifications, aligning with the Telecommunications Division’s priority to rapidly deploy proven, scalable solutions without restrictive eligibility criteria. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his acquisition strategy, all procurements remain compliant with federal competition requirements and full and open contracting principles. His primary procurement focus centers on advanced telecommunications services, including fiber optic network construction, secure data transmission systems, and network modernization initiatives. He routinely sources solutions in domains such as SD-WAN, encrypted voice and data transport, and mission-critical bandwidth provisioning—areas critical to sustaining DoD’s global information superiority and command and control capabilities.