Cheryl A. Moody

Cheryl A. Moody serves as a Contract Specialist within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to secure and modernize the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on network modernization, secure virtual private networks, and resilient telecom systems, ensuring interoperability across military and federal operations. Her work directly supports DISA’s mission to sustain high-capacity, low-latency connectivity through the procurement of cutting-edge telecommunications solutions and supporting services. Moody maintains consistent relationships with key contractors including AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc., Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Liberty Communications, Inc., AOC Connect LLC, and Norfolk Fiber, LLC. These partnerships reflect a blend of large prime contractors with specialized telecom and fiber infrastructure capabilities and niche technology providers delivering secure communications platforms. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards, and long-term operational sustainability. Her procurement patterns show a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong commitment to small business participation. While the majority of her acquisitions remain open to all competitors, she actively leverages small business capabilities to foster innovation and competition in mission-critical telecom domains. Moody’s primary NAICS focus areas include Other Computer Related Services (541519), Engineering Services (541330), Computer Terminal and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118), and specialized maintenance and support services (811219). She routinely procures managed network services, secure hardware integration, fiber optic deployment, and custom software-enabled telecom solutions, reflecting deep technical expertise in DoD communications architecture, network resilience, and defense-grade infrastructure modernization.