Chad Devries

Chad DeVries serves as a secondary procurement contact within the Defense Information Systems Agency’s Disa/ditco Europe office, supporting the acquisition of critical communications infrastructure essential to U.S. military operations across Europe and Southwest Asia. He facilitates the procurement of commercial telecommunications services that enable secure, high-capacity, low-latency data transport for tactical and strategic defense networks. His role involves coordinating contract execution for wired telecom services and supporting systems integration efforts aligned with DISA’s mission to sustain resilient global information infrastructure. DeVries typically handles complex, performance-based acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 36, focusing on commercial-off-the-shelf solutions with stringent security and interoperability requirements. His primary contractor relationships include L1 Enterprises Incorporated, British Telecommunications Public Limited Company, Vodafone Enterprise Germany GmbH, Liberty Communications, Inc., and QualityNet General Trading and Contracting Company WLL. These partnerships reflect a preference for established global telecommunications providers with proven capabilities in encrypted fiber-optic networks, satellite backhaul, and secure managed services. DeVries engages with vendors that offer scalable, end-to-end connectivity solutions compliant with DoD Information Assurance standards, emphasizing vendor reliability, global footprint, and rapid deployment capacity in theater environments. Set-aside preferences are overwhelmingly aligned with open competition, with 99.2% of acquisitions conducted without socioeconomic set-asides. Small business participation is minimal, with only 0.4% of awards designated for Total Small Business and HUBZone contractors, indicating a procurement strategy prioritizing mission-critical performance and global scalability over socioeconomic targeting. The agency’s procurement activity is dominated by NAICS 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers), reflecting a core focus on terrestrial and undersea fiber networks, microwave backhaul, and secure leased lines. Supporting acquisitions include computer systems design and custom programming services under NAICS 541512 and 541511, primarily for network management and encryption integration. DeVries’ expertise lies in procuring hardened, classified-capable telecom infrastructure that meets DoD Directive 8500.1 and NIST SP 800-53 requirements.