Henry Natividad

Henry B. Natividad serves as a Contracting Specialist within the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), where he plays a critical role in executing mission-critical information technology and communications acquisitions. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation to award and administration—he supports DISA’s mandate to deliver secure, resilient, and interoperable information systems for global military operations. His portfolio primarily encompasses complex IT services, network infrastructure modernization, and cyber-enabled solutions, ensuring alignment with DoD standards for classification, encryption, and system interoperability. Natividad cultivates strategic relationships with a diverse base of contractors specializing in enterprise IT services, cloud infrastructure, and mission-critical software development. While no single vendor dominates his award profile, he consistently engages with firms capable of delivering scalable, secure, and compliant solutions across classified and unclassified environments. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and compliance with NIST and FISMA frameworks, fostering partnerships with both large primes and agile small businesses capable of rapid innovation. His procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 75% of actions conducted without set-aside, yet he maintains a deliberate 25% allocation to 8(a) certified small businesses, demonstrating a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals. This pattern indicates a focus on capability over size, prioritizing qualified 8(a) firms with proven expertise in secure IT services and systems integration. Natividad’s primary NAICS focus areas—517919 (Other Telecommunications Services) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services)—reflect his specialization in secure communications infrastructure, network operations support, and custom software development for defense applications. He routinely procures services related to global connectivity, cyber defense platforms, and mission-critical application modernization, underscoring his technical fluency in DoD IT modernization priorities.