Crista N. Decker

Crista N. Decker serves as a Contracting Officer within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where she is responsible for managing the acquisition of critical satellite telecommunications infrastructure to support Department of Defense global communications networks. Her portfolio centers on securing and modernizing high-capacity, resilient satellite-based connectivity solutions that enable secure, interoperable command and control capabilities across military and federal operations. Decker oversees the full lifecycle of complex procurements—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical performance standards. She maintains enduring relationships with leading telecommunications providers including AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc., Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Liberty Communications, Inc., AOC Connect LLC, and Norfolk Fiber, LLC. These partnerships are primarily performance-based, focusing on the deployment of secure satellite networks, managed services, and fiber-optic integration solutions. Decker’s contracting approach emphasizes technical excellence, operational reliability, and long-term sustainment, fostering collaborative vendor engagement to meet evolving defense communication requirements. Decker’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside strategy, with no reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. Her contracting decisions prioritize mission necessity and technical capability over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the Telecommunications Division’s mandate to ensure uninterrupted, high-assurance connectivity for national defense operations. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications), where she specializes in acquiring end-to-end satellite communication systems, including ground station equipment, bandwidth services, encrypted transponders, and network management platforms. Decker’s expertise lies in procuring advanced, secure satellite architectures that support tactical, strategic, and expeditionary military operations, with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity, signal integrity, and global interoperability.