Darron L. Kenley

Darron L. Kenley serves as a Contract Specialist within the C5I Division 1 Alexandria of the U.S. Coast Guard, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize secure command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (C5I) systems. He manages the full lifecycle of procurements for enterprise IT infrastructure, satellite communications, and mission-critical software services, ensuring alignment with Department of Homeland Security priorities for maritime domain awareness and operational resilience. His acquisitions are strategically aligned with the agency’s need for secure, scalable, and interoperable technology solutions that support real-time decision-making in austere environments. Kenley collaborates with a diverse range of federal contractors specializing in satellite telecommunications, cloud-based computing infrastructure, and custom software development services. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with vendors possessing cybersecurity certifications, ITIL and NIST compliance, and experience in defense-grade systems integration. His working relationships are characterized by a focus on technical capability, performance-based contracting, and long-term sustainment support rather than transactional procurement. His contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. This approach underscores a mission-driven emphasis on accessing the broadest possible pool of qualified technical experts to meet the Coast Guard’s demanding operational requirements, rather than prioritizing socioeconomic programs. Kenley’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications), which accounts for 60% of his activity, followed by 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 518210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers). He specializes in procuring secure satellite ground systems, data center hosting, network modernization services, and enterprise software solutions that support C5I architecture modernization across maritime and coastal operational domains.