Bess A Goodman

Bess A Goodman serves as a Contract Specialist within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurements to secure and modernize the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for mission-critical telecom services, including network modernization, secure virtual private network deployment, and interoperability solutions. Her work directly supports DISA’s strategic objective of ensuring resilient, high-capacity connectivity across military and federal operations, with a focus on delivering scalable, cyber-secure telecommunications systems through competitive and compliant contracting practices. Goodman maintains established relationships with key industry partners including AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc., Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Liberty Communications, Inc., AOC Connect LLC, and Norfolk Fiber, LLC. These contractors provide specialized expertise in fiber-optic network deployment, secure communications platforms, and enterprise telecom integration. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in defense-grade telecommunications, fostering long-term partnerships built on technical reliability and compliance with DoD security standards. Her procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 85.7% of awards issued under no set-aside conditions, reflecting the mission-critical nature and technical complexity of the requirements. The remaining 14.3% are competed under the 8(a) program, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation where capabilities align with specialized technical needs. Goodman’s primary NAICS focus areas include Other Computer Related Services (541519) and Computer Systems Design Services (541512), underscoring her specialization in integrated IT and telecom solutions. She also regularly procures services under 517919 for other telecommunications services, ensuring seamless network operations. While a minor portion of activity falls under 423730, this reflects ancillary infrastructure support needs. Her expertise lies in acquiring advanced, secure, and interoperable communications systems tailored to the unique demands of defense-wide operations.