Evan Frerichs

Evan Frerichs serves as a key procurement lead within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where he supports the acquisition of mission-critical telecommunications infrastructure to sustain and modernize the Department of Defense’s global network architecture. His responsibilities encompass the end-to-end management of complex contracts for secure voice, data, and virtual private network services, with a focus on ensuring interoperability, resilience, and cybersecurity compliance across military and federal operations. He routinely handles large-scale, mission-essential acquisitions involving fiber optic transport, satellite communications, and cloud-enabled telecom platforms, aligning procurement decisions with DISA’s strategic imperatives to replace legacy systems and enhance operational agility. Frerichs maintains consistent 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 are characterized by long-term, performance-based contracting models that emphasize service-level accountability, network reliability, and rapid deployment capabilities. His procurement approach favors established vendors with proven track records in delivering secure, scalable telecom solutions under stringent DoD compliance standards, often leveraging Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) mechanisms. Frerichs’ contracting portfolio reflects a strict preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued without set-aside designations. This indicates a procurement strategy prioritizing technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the scale and urgency of national defense telecommunications requirements. While small business participation is not formally targeted, all vendors must meet rigorous security and performance benchmarks regardless of size. His technical domain centers on telecommunications and network infrastructure, with acquisitions spanning NAICS categories related to wired and wireless communications services, network design and integration, and secure data transmission. He specializes in procuring encrypted transport systems, SD-WAN solutions, and hardened fiber networks critical to maintaining command and control continuity across distributed theaters.