Elyse Kampwerth

Elyse Kampwerth serves as a key procurement specialist within the IT Contracting Division – PL83 of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where she plays a central role in acquiring mission-critical IT services that sustain and modernize secure defense information systems. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract actions for software development, cybersecurity enhancements, and legacy system modernization, ensuring alignment with DoD standards for interoperability, resilience, and data integrity. She routinely manages task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts under the broader IT services portfolio, prioritizing solutions that support command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) environments. Kampwerth collaborates with a diverse ecosystem of vendors, primarily small businesses certified under socioeconomic programs, to deliver tailored IT solutions. While specific contractor names are not publicly enumerated, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering agile software development, zero-trust architecture implementation, and secure cloud migration services. Her working relationships are characterized by a focus on performance-based outcomes, rigorous compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) standards, and close coordination with technical stakeholders to ensure contractor deliverables meet operational requirements. A strong advocate for small business participation, Kampwerth consistently structures acquisitions to maximize opportunities for 8(a) certified firms and total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, with both categories accounting for 50% of her award activity. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation through diverse vendor participation while maintaining mission readiness through proven small business capabilities in defense IT. Her procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), encompassing custom software development, systems integration, IT modernization, and cybersecurity support services. She specializes in acquiring solutions that enhance the security posture of DoD networks, including DevSecOps toolchains, automated patch management, and secure application hosting—ensuring the agency’s digital infrastructure remains adaptive, resilient, and aligned with evolving threats.