Coretha Summers

Coretha Summers serves as a key procurement lead within the Virginia Contracting Activity (HHM402), supporting the Defense Intelligence Agency’s mission to secure advanced technical capabilities for classified intelligence operations. Responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle of mission-critical systems, Summers specializes in procuring engineering and research services that enable real-time data exploitation, systems analysis, and operational intelligence support. Her portfolio centers on custom software development, physical sciences research, and specialized systems design tailored to high-security environments, ensuring the agency maintains technological superiority in intelligence collection and analysis. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Summers maintains a robust network of small business vendors capable of delivering secure, compliant, and innovative solutions for intelligence applications. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong emphasis on agile, responsive partnerships with firms possessing the technical agility to meet evolving classified requirements, often engaging vendors with cleared personnel and secure facilities to support sensitive program execution. Summers demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, with 100% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This consistent approach prioritizes economic opportunity for small, innovative firms, fostering a competitive ecosystem of vendors capable of delivering specialized technical services without compromising national security standards. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 339950 (Sign Manufacturing), which, in this context, reflects the acquisition of specialized electro-optical, illuminated, and secure display systems used for intelligence command and control environments. These include ruggedized signage, tactical indicators, and secure visual information systems critical to operational readiness. Summers’ expertise lies in translating complex intelligence requirements into technically precise solicitations that ensure mission-critical hardware meets stringent DoD security and performance benchmarks.