Danette M. Cole

Danette M. Cole 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 a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on network modernization, secure virtual private network deployment, and telecommunications system sustainment, ensuring resilient, high-capacity connectivity across military and federal operations. Her work directly supports DISA’s strategic objectives by aligning procurement actions with cybersecurity standards, interoperability requirements, and legacy system replacement initiatives. Cole maintains established relationships with key contractors including AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc., Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Liberty Communications, Inc., AOC Connect LLC, and Norfolk Fiber, LLC. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach to sourcing both large-scale telecom infrastructure solutions and specialized engineering services. Her contracting patterns demonstrate consistent collaboration with vendors possessing deep expertise in fiber-optic deployment, network operations, and mission-critical telecom systems, often requiring compliance with DoD cybersecurity frameworks and NIST standards. Her procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation, with 30% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and 15% allocated to HUBZone firms, reflecting a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, she actively structures solicitations to maximize opportunities for qualified small businesses without compromising mission readiness or technical performance. Cole’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services), and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), underscoring her expertise in end-to-end network design, managed services, and integrated telecom support. She routinely procures cloud-enabled communications platforms, cybersecurity-hardened network management systems, and engineering services supporting DoD-wide interoperability, demonstrating a strong technical command of modern telecommunications architectures and defense-specific compliance requirements.