Crista N Decker

Crista N. Decker 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 the full lifecycle of complex telecommunications and IT service contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting the division’s strategic objectives in network resilience, secure virtual private network deployment, and legacy system modernization. Her acquisitions primarily center on mission-enabling services that enhance interoperability across military and federal networks, with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity, network engineering, and systems integration. Decker maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc., AOC CONNECT LLC, and Norfolk Fiber, LLC, among others. These partnerships reflect a reliance on established vendors with proven capabilities in fiber-optic infrastructure, managed network services, and enterprise telecommunications solutions. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and outcome-driven deliverables, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in technical excellence and compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards. Her contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 66.7% of awards issued without set-aside designations. When set-asides are utilized, they primarily target 8(a) firms and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation, including occasional Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business awards. This balance ensures broad market access while maintaining mission readiness. Her primary NAICS focus is 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), underscoring her specialization in integrated IT support, network operations, and technical consulting services. She also frequently procures services under 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), indicating deep engagement in architecture design, cloud-enabled telecom solutions, and mission-critical system integration for defense communications networks.