Donald J. Petterson

Donald J. Petterson serves as a key procurement lead within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where he manages complex acquisitions to secure and modernize the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. His responsibilities encompass the end-to-end lifecycle of contracts supporting high-capacity, resilient network systems, including secure virtual private networks, fiber-optic backbone enhancements, and mission-critical telecom modernization initiatives. Petterson specializes in procuring technical services that ensure interoperability across military and federal networks, with a focus on delivering scalable, cyber-secure solutions aligned with DISA’s strategic imperatives. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced 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 defense-grade telecommunications, network engineering, and secure infrastructure deployment. Petterson’s contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging long-term vendor relationships to ensure continuity, compliance, and rapid response to evolving operational demands. His procurement portfolio exhibits a strong preference for open competition, with 94.1% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic categorization. While HUBZone set-asides account for 5.9% of awards, there is minimal reliance on 8(a), SDVOSB, or WOSB programs, suggesting a mission-driven prioritization of performance and readiness over socioeconomic targeting. Petterson’s acquisitions are heavily concentrated in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541712 (Research and Development in Physical and Engineering Sciences), with significant activity in custom programming (541511), systems design (541512), and management consulting (541611). He procures advanced telecommunications engineering services, network architecture design, and mission-critical systems integration, demonstrating deep expertise in secure, next-generation defense communications platforms.