Chad Obermiller

Chad Obermiller serves as a key procurement lead within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where he manages critical acquisitions to secure and modernize the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. His responsibilities include overseeing the acquisition of advanced telecom services, secure network solutions, and mission-critical IT infrastructure to ensure resilient, high-capacity connectivity across military and federal operations. He specializes in complex, performance-based contracts for network modernization, virtual private network deployment, and interoperable communications systems, aligning procurement decisions with DISA’s strategic goals of cybersecurity resilience and technological advancement. Obermiller maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of 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 end-to-end telecom integration, satellite communications, and managed network services, reflecting a preference for established contractors with proven capabilities in secure, scalable infrastructure. His procurement approach emphasizes technical proficiency, lifecycle support, and compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards, fostering long-term partnerships built on performance and reliability. There is no set-aside preference in his acquisition portfolio; all contracts are competed fully open to the marketplace. This reflects a mission-driven focus on securing the best technical solutions rather than socioeconomic targeting, with no reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides. His contracting patterns prioritize capability and readiness over socioeconomic categorization, ensuring the highest standards of operational continuity and system integrity. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services), with significant activity in 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications). He routinely acquires managed network operations, cloud-enabled telecom platforms, fiber-optic connectivity, and satellite-based secure communications, demonstrating deep expertise in DoD-wide enterprise network modernization and secure infrastructure sustainment.