Cody Badgett

Cody T. Badgett serves as a key procurement professional within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, supporting the secure modernization and expansion of the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions in network resilience, secure connectivity, and telecom modernization, Badgett oversees contracts that enable high-capacity, interoperable, and encrypted communications for military and federal operations. His work directly supports DISA’s mission to transition legacy systems to next-generation secure architectures, with a focus on virtual private networks, satellite communications, and hardened network services. Badgett maintains consistent partnerships with leading telecom and defense contractors, including AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc., AOC CONNECT LLC, and Norfolk Fiber, LLC, among others. These relationships center on the delivery of secure fiber optic networks, satellite telecom solutions, and integrated communication systems that meet stringent DoD cybersecurity and performance standards. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical compliance, and performance-based contracting to ensure mission-critical reliability across distributed operational environments. His contracting patterns reflect a strong emphasis on small business participation, with over 46% of awards directed toward small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, including a notable focus on service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, Badgett actively prioritizes socioeconomic programs to foster innovation and capacity-building among qualified small firms, aligning with federal mandates to diversify the defense industrial base. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories related to satellite telecommunications, security systems services, and computer-related services, reflecting expertise in secure network infrastructure, cybersecurity-enabled telecom solutions, and mission-critical IT support. He frequently acquires hardened communication hardware, encrypted data transport systems, and integrated network management platforms that support DoD’s global command and control requirements.