Chris Chartier

Chris Chartier serves as a key procurement lead within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where he oversees the acquisition of advanced telecommunications and network infrastructure solutions critical to the Department of Defense’s global communications mission. He manages complex contracts focused on modernizing legacy telecom systems, deploying secure virtual private networks, and ensuring interoperable, high-capacity connectivity across military and federal operations. His acquisitions prioritize research-driven innovations in network architecture, cybersecurity-enabled communications, and next-generation bandwidth solutions, aligning with DISA’s strategic imperative to future-proof the DoD’s information infrastructure. Chartier maintains consistent partnerships with leading telecommunications and systems integration firms, including AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc., Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Liberty Communications, Inc., AOC Connect LLC, and Norfolk Fiber, LLC. These relationships reflect a preference for established industry providers with proven capabilities in secure fiber-optic deployment, encrypted data transport, and mission-critical network sustainment. His contracting approach emphasizes technical excellence, performance-based outcomes, and long-term operational reliability over transactional vendor engagement. Chartier’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict focus on full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This underscores a mission-driven prioritization of technical capability and scalability over socioeconomic preferences, ensuring the fastest possible delivery of mission-critical telecom capabilities without restrictive certification requirements. His primary acquisition focus is centered on NAICS 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)—reflecting deep engagement in cutting-edge telecom R&D, network protocol innovation, and secure infrastructure design. He procures services related to quantum-resistant encryption testing, software-defined networking, and resilient satellite-terrestrial integration, demonstrating specialized expertise in next-generation defense communications systems.