Greg Avato

Greg Avato serves as a key procurement lead within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where he manages the acquisition of mission-critical telecommunications and cybersecurity infrastructure to support Department of Defense global communications networks. His role centers on executing contracts that modernize legacy telecom systems, deploy secure virtual private networks, and ensure interoperability across military and federal endpoints. Avato specializes in custom software and systems integration procurements, with a focus on delivering resilient, high-capacity network solutions that meet stringent DoD security standards under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of 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 network architecture, fiber-optic deployment, and defense-grade telecommunications engineering. Avato’s contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based service delivery, and technical compliance with DoD cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53 and RMF. Avato demonstrates a strong institutional commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 50% of his acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides and an equal portion reserved for HUBZone-certified firms. This dual focus ensures robust participation from small, geographically disadvantaged businesses, aligning with federal mandates to broaden the defense industrial base and foster innovation among underrepresented vendors. His procurement portfolio is exclusively focused on NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), reflecting deep specialization in software-defined networking, secure application development, network automation, and mission-critical system integration. Avato’s work supports the modernization of DISA’s global infrastructure through tailored software solutions that enable secure, scalable, and interoperable communications across distributed military environments.