George Butler

George Butler serves as the primary contracting lead for the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) within the Defense Information Systems Agency, where he manages the acquisition of mission-critical telecommunications infrastructure to support Department of Defense global operations. His role centers on securing, modernizing, and expanding resilient wired and virtual private network capabilities that enable secure, high-capacity connectivity across military and federal networks. Butler oversees the full lifecycle of complex procurements under FAR and DFARS guidelines, with a focus on next-generation telecom systems, network modernization, and interoperable communications solutions that meet stringent DoD security standards. He maintains sustained relationships with leading telecom infrastructure providers, 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 contracts for the deployment of fiber-optic networks, managed services, and secure telecom resourcing. Butler’s contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, lifecycle support, and vendor accountability to ensure mission continuity and system resilience across distributed operational environments. His procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 90% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. The remaining 10% are awarded as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation without compromising mission-critical performance requirements. He does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, prioritizing technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic classifications. Butler’s acquisitions are overwhelmingly concentrated in NAICS 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers), reflecting his specialization in procuring physical and virtual network infrastructure—including fiber backhaul, leased lines, and carrier-grade routers—and NAICS 517121 (Telecommunications Resellers) for managed bandwidth and cloud-enabled telecom services. His technical domain expertise lies in secure, scalable, and DoD-compliant telecommunications systems that support C4ISR operations and enterprise network modernization.