Holly Sanders

Holly Sanders serves as a key procurement lead within the IT Contracting Division - PL83 of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where she manages mission-critical IT acquisitions to sustain and modernize secure, interoperable defense information systems. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract execution for software development, cybersecurity services, and legacy system modernization initiatives that directly support Department of Defense operational readiness. She specializes in procuring complex, performance-based IT services that ensure resilient communication architectures and hardened computing environments across classified and unclassified networks, aligning closely with the agency’s strategic priorities of cyber resilience and technological continuity. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Sanders maintains a broad network of qualified IT service providers with proven expertise in DoD compliance, zero-trust architecture, and secure cloud migration. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for vendors with demonstrated experience in defense-grade DevSecOps, automated compliance frameworks, and mission-critical software integration. She consistently engages contractors capable of delivering agile, scalable solutions under strict NIST and DIACAP standards, fostering long-term partnerships with firms possessing deep domain knowledge in military IT infrastructure. Sanders’ contracting activity is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of procurements conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability over socioeconomic classifications, prioritizing mission-critical performance and interoperability over programmatic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, qualified small firms are encouraged to compete on merit through open solicitations and technical evaluations. Her primary procurement focus is NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), encompassing custom software development, systems integration, cybersecurity consulting, and IT modernization services. She routinely acquires solutions involving containerized applications, secure API gateways, automated patch management, and enterprise-wide identity management systems, demonstrating deep technical fluency in defense IT ecosystems.