David Ward

David N. Ward supports the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency in executing mission-critical procurement activities for secure, high-capacity telecommunications infrastructure. He plays a central role in acquiring network modernization services, secure virtual private network solutions, and resilient communications systems that enable global DoD operations. His procurement focus centers on sustaining and expanding the Department’s tactical and strategic telecom backbone, ensuring interoperability across military and federal endpoints through standardized, secure, and scalable architectures. Ward routinely manages complex acquisitions involving network engineering, fiber optic deployment, and cloud-enabled communications platforms, aligning each contract with DISA’s strategic imperatives for cyber-resilient connectivity. Ward maintains established working relationships with a core group of prime 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 preference for vendors with proven expertise in secure telecom deployment, fiber network construction, and DoD-compliant network integration. His contracting patterns emphasize long-term vendor reliability, technical certification compliance, and demonstrated performance on prior DoD telecom initiatives, fostering a stable ecosystem of trusted providers capable of meeting stringent security and operational requirements. Ward’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict focus on full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a deliberate strategy to prioritize technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic classifications, ensuring access to the broadest pool of qualified vendors with the capacity to deliver complex, large-scale telecommunications solutions under tight timelines and high-security standards. While NAICS data is not currently available, his acquisitions consistently target domains related to telecommunications services, network infrastructure construction, and secure data transport systems. He procures services including fiber optic cabling, microwave and satellite link deployment, encrypted routing equipment, and managed network operations—reflecting deep expertise in military-grade telecom engineering and DoD-specific compliance frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53 and RMF.