Gwendolyn M. Rapoza

Gwendolyn M. Rapoza serves as a key procurement professional within the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), supporting the agency’s mission to deliver secure, resilient, and interoperable information systems for global military operations. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on mission-critical IT services, cybersecurity infrastructure, and command and control systems. Her work ensures that DISA’s network modernization and cyber-enabled decision-making initiatives are supported through compliant, efficient contracting processes aligned with Department of Defense procurement policies. She routinely handles complex service-based contracts under FAR Part 12 and Part 37, emphasizing performance-based acquisition methods and outcome-driven requirements. Rapoza cultivates strategic partnerships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including small businesses specializing in cybersecurity, systems integration, and IT facilities management. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, her contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering secure cloud services, network operations support, and mission assurance solutions. She prioritizes vendors with demonstrated expertise in DoD cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53 and CMMC, fostering collaborative relationships that ensure technical compliance and operational readiness. Her procurement strategy strongly emphasizes socioeconomic goals, with nearly half of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and a significant portion reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB). This reflects a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for underrepresented vendors while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. Her contracting patterns consistently align with DISA’s broader diversity and resilience objectives. Rapoza’s technical focus centers on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), with substantial activity in security systems services (561621) and computer facilities management (541513). She procures services including managed cybersecurity operations, data center support, and secure communications infrastructure, demonstrating deep expertise in enterprise IT environments critical to DoD’s global operational tempo.