Carolyn A Franey

Carolyn A. Franey serves as a Contract Specialist within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where she plays a pivotal role in securing and modernizing the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of complex telecommunications acquisitions, including network services, secure virtual private networks, fiber optic deployment, and mission-critical infrastructure modernization. Her work directly supports DISA’s mission to ensure resilient, high-capacity, and interoperable connectivity across military and federal operations, with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity compliance and legacy system upgrades. Franey routinely handles performance-based, fixed-price, and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts requiring stringent technical and operational standards. She maintains established 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 contractors provide specialized expertise in secure telecom deployment, network engineering, and fiber-optic infrastructure, reflecting Franey’s preference for vendors with proven experience in DoD environments and compliance with NIST and DoD Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification requirements. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance outcomes, technical rigor, and long-term operational sustainment. Franey’s procurement portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic classifications, prioritizing vendor expertise and proven performance in secure telecommunications environments. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, her awards remain open to all qualified contractors meeting stringent technical benchmarks. Her primary procurement focus centers on telecommunications services, network infrastructure, and secure data transport solutions, aligning with NAICS categories such as 518210 (Data Processing and Hosting Services) and 517311 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers). She specializes in acquiring high-assurance communications systems that support classified and unclassified DoD networks, emphasizing resilience, scalability, and compliance with DoD Information Network standards.