Danette L Wesselmann

Danette L. Wesselmann 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 procurements that sustain and modernize the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on secure network services, telecommunications equipment, and IT systems integration, ensuring alignment with DISA’s strategic goals of resilience, interoperability, and cyber-hardened connectivity. Her work directly supports the deployment of encrypted virtual private networks, fiber-optic backbone enhancements, and next-generation wireless communication systems critical to military operations. Wesselmann maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading providers 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 preference for established vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade telecom solutions, network engineering, and secure infrastructure deployment. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and lifecycle support, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in stringent DoD security standards. Notably, Wesselmann’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of contracts awarded under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven prioritization of technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic preferences, though she remains attentive to small business participation where it aligns with performance requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), with significant activity in 334220 (Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing) and 334519 (Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing). She specializes in procuring secure network hardware, signal processing systems, and integrated telecom services that enable secure, high-bandwidth connectivity across expeditionary and fixed DoD installations.