Charice Manor

Charice Manor supports the It Contracting Division - PL83 within the Defense Information Systems Agency in managing mission-critical IT acquisitions focused on sustaining and modernizing defense information systems. She plays a pivotal role in executing contracts for secure, interoperable software solutions that underpin DoD communications and computing infrastructure. Her procurement activities center on software publishing and mission-critical application development, ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards and architectural interoperability requirements. Manor routinely handles complex, performance-based solicitations for custom software development, system integration, and legacy modernization initiatives that support enterprise-wide defense operations. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Manor’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with specialized software publishers capable of delivering secure, scalable, and classified-ready solutions. She works with vendors possessing demonstrated expertise in DoD IT environments, including those with appropriate security clearances, CMMC compliance, and experience with DoD architecture frameworks such as DoDAF. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, risk mitigation, and lifecycle support, fostering long-term partnerships with firms that can deliver continuous integration and DevSecOps capabilities. Manor’s contracting activity reflects a strict preference for non-set-aside procurements, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This indicates a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic classifications, though small businesses are not excluded—they must compete on equal footing based on technical proficiency and mission alignment. Her approach prioritizes performance outcomes and system resilience over socioeconomic quotas, aligning with the agency’s urgency to maintain operational readiness. Her primary NAICS focus is 513210 (Software Publishers), underscoring deep specialization in procuring custom software, embedded systems, and mission-critical applications. She routinely acquires solutions in cybersecurity, network defense, cloud-native architectures, and legacy system modernization—domains requiring deep DoD domain knowledge and adherence to STIGs, NIST SP 800-53, and RMF protocols. Her expertise lies in translating operational needs into precise technical requirements for software vendors capable of delivering secure, auditable, and sustainably supported systems.