Blake Bernhardt

Blake Bernhardt serves as a primary point of contact within the IT Contracting Division - PL84 at the Department of Defense. Operating under the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Bernhardt supports the procurement and lifecycle management of critical information technology and communications infrastructure. This role is central to the agency's mission of enhancing network capabilities through the acquisition of enterprise software, cloud-native platforms, and secure communications systems, including the deployment of Kubernetes platforms and mobile threat defense. The IT Contracting Division - PL84 manages a diverse vendor landscape, awarding contracts to major technology integrators and specialized service providers. Vendors active at this agency include BY LIGHT Professional IT Services LLC, NCR Government Systems LLC, CACI International Inc., Viasat Inc., and IBM. These contractors typically provide the high-scale technical expertise required to maintain the Department of Defense's secure communications and IT infrastructure. Based on available procurement data, the agency's contracting patterns show a 100% preference for No Set-Aside awards, indicating a focus on full and open competition for its current requirements. The agency's industry focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 541512 for Computer Systems Design Services. This specialization reflects a technical domain expertise in the design, integration, and management of complex computer systems and software solutions tailored for secure government environments.