David G. Colbert

David G. Colbert serves as a Contracting Officer for DHA Enterprise Medical Support (EMS-CD), operating under the Defense Health Agency within the Department of Defense. In this role, he is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex IT and health systems acquisitions, ensuring compliance with FAR and DoD-specific regulations. His portfolio centers on enterprise-level software solutions that enhance clinical and administrative health IT infrastructure, with a focus on modernizing digital platforms to support operational readiness and data-driven decision-making across military medical networks. Colbert’s acquisitions typically involve custom software development, system integration, and other computer-related services critical to sustaining secure, scalable health information systems. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available records, Colbert maintains a balanced procurement approach, engaging both large systems integrators and qualified small businesses to deliver mission-critical health IT capabilities. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for performance-based, outcome-oriented agreements that emphasize cybersecurity, interoperability, and agile development methodologies. He collaborates with vendors capable of supporting DoD’s stringent compliance requirements, including NIST, FISMA, and CMMC standards, fostering long-term partnerships with firms experienced in defense health environments. Colbert demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately one-third of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His approach prioritizes enabling small businesses to compete for high-impact health IT contracts, aligning with DoD’s broader goals to broaden the defense industrial base. While no other set-aside categories are currently predominant, his consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate strategy to promote innovation and resilience through diversified vendor participation. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), reflecting expertise in bespoke software development, health data analytics platforms, and enterprise application modernization. Colbert regularly acquires solutions that support electronic health records, clinical workflow automation, and secure health information exchange systems, ensuring alignment with DHA’s mission to deliver integrated, secure, and scalable medical support to service members and their families.