Christopher P. Jordan

Christopher P. Jordan supports the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency in managing critical procurement activities that sustain and modernize the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. He oversees the acquisition of secure, high-capacity telecommunications systems, network modernization services, and mission-critical IT solutions that enable resilient, interoperable connectivity across military and federal operations. His portfolio primarily involves complex, technically demanding contracts requiring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards and enterprise-grade network architecture requirements, with a focus on transitioning legacy systems to secure, cloud-enabled, and software-defined networking environments. Jordan maintains consistent procurement relationships with leading defense and commercial telecom providers including AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc., AOC CONNECT LLC, and Norfolk Fiber, LLC, among others. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in secure fiber optic deployment, virtual private network engineering, and mission-critical telecom integration. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, lifecycle support, and adherence to DoD architecture frameworks, fostering long-term vendor collaboration on scalable, secure infrastructure projects. His contracting activity shows a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 96% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation remains limited at 4%, it is consistently channeled through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, suggesting targeted but selective engagement with qualified small entities capable of delivering specialized telecom services. Jordan’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 511210 (Software Publishers), reflecting deep expertise in network services, cybersecurity-enabled communications, and enterprise software integration. He also procures specialized infrastructure services under NAICS 561612 and 336112, indicating a multidisciplinary approach that blends technical IT services with physical network deployment and secure facility support. His domain expertise lies in securing and modernizing DoD-wide telecommunications systems through integrated, standards-compliant solutions.