Carmelyn Anne L.G. Bryan

Carmelyn Anne L.G. Bryan serves as a Contract Specialist within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where she plays a critical role in procuring mission-critical telecommunications and IT services that sustain the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions, from requirements validation and market research to contract award and administration, ensuring alignment with DISA’s strategic goals of network modernization, secure virtual private network deployment, and interoperability across military and federal systems. Her portfolio primarily includes IT services, network engineering, and telecommunications solutions supporting high-assurance environments. Carmelyn maintains consistent working 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 vendors are frequently engaged for their expertise in secure fiber optic connectivity, managed network services, and custom telecom integration. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging both large prime contractors and qualified subcontractors to deliver scalable, resilient solutions across distributed operational environments. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, Carmelyn demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, with HUBZone set-asides accounting for 20% of her awards and total small business set-asides representing 10%. She actively promotes participation from small businesses, particularly those certified under HUBZone and FAR 19.5 programs, ensuring equitable access to defense telecommunications opportunities. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), reflecting deep expertise in secure network automation, legacy system modernization, and mission-specific software integration. She routinely procures services related to secure cloud-enabled telecom platforms, network monitoring tools, and interoperable communications architectures tailored to DoD operational requirements.