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 critical role in executing complex procurements that support the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for secure networking solutions, telecommunications equipment, and mission-critical IT services, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and DISA’s strategic modernization goals. She specializes in high-stakes acquisitions involving secure virtual private networks, interoperable communication systems, and legacy telecom modernization initiatives that directly enable resilient military and federal operations. Wesselmann maintains consistent working relationships with key industry partners including AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc., Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Liberty Communications, Inc., AOC Connect LLC, and Norfolk Fiber, LLC. These contractors provide specialized expertise in fiber-optic deployment, secure network architecture, and telecommunications system integration. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in defense-grade telecom solutions, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and multiple-award contract vehicles to ensure responsive, scalable support across distributed operational environments. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, Wesselmann demonstrates a meaningful commitment to small business participation, with approximately 26% of her portfolio allocated to small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, including targeted support for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Her socioeconomic contracting approach balances mission needs with statutory obligations to foster a diverse supplier base within the defense telecommunications sector. Her technical focus centers on NAICS codes 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), and 423430 (Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers), reflecting her expertise in procuring specialized network control systems, cybersecurity-enabled IT services, and enterprise-grade telecom hardware. She consistently supports acquisitions involving secure data transmission, network monitoring tools, and mission-critical communications infrastructure.