Bryan Hager

Bryan Hager serves as a key procurement lead within the It Contracting Division - PL83 of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where he manages the acquisition of mission-critical software solutions and IT services essential to sustaining and modernizing DoD information systems. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract actions, from requirements definition and market research to award and performance oversight, with a focus on securing secure, interoperable, and resilient computing environments. He specializes in procurements that support cybersecurity enhancements, legacy system modernization, and scalable software platforms enabling secure communications across defense networks. Hager’s contractor relationships are primarily with software publishers and systems integrators capable of delivering custom and commercial-off-the-shelf solutions aligned with DoD technical standards. He engages with vendors possessing deep expertise in secure software development, DevSecOps pipelines, and compliance with NIST and DoD RMF frameworks. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his procurement patterns reflect a preference for firms with proven experience in defense-grade software delivery and continuous authorization processes. Hager’s acquisition strategy shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of his procurements conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven emphasis on technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic preferences, though small businesses remain eligible and may compete on an equal footing based on merit and compliance. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 513210 (Software Publishers), indicating a strong specialization in procuring enterprise software, application development services, and secure software platforms. He consistently acquires solutions in areas such as cloud-native applications, zero-trust architecture components, automated compliance tools, and mission-specific software tailored to joint command and control environments. His technical domain expertise lies in secure software lifecycle management and the integration of defense-specific IT systems.