Jacob M. Brauer

Jacob Brauer serves as a key procurement professional within the IT Contracting Division - PL83 of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where he supports the acquisition of mission-critical IT services essential to sustaining and modernizing DoD information systems. His responsibilities encompass managing the full lifecycle of contracts for secure software development, cybersecurity enhancements, and legacy infrastructure modernization. Brauer specializes in complex, performance-based acquisitions that align with the agency’s strategic priorities of ensuring resilient, interoperable, and classified computing environments for defense operations. He routinely handles task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts under FAR Part 16, emphasizing agile development and continuous monitoring for compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards. Brauer maintains a broad network of vendor partnerships with firms specializing in custom software development, systems integration, and IT facility management. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with both large defense contractors and niche technical service providers capable of delivering secure, scalable solutions under strict compliance frameworks. His working relationships are characterized by a focus on technical capability, past performance, and adherence to NIST and RMF requirements, fostering a competitive yet collaborative contracting environment. His procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 86.4% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, he actively supports small business participation, awarding approximately 13.6% of contracts to small businesses, including 8(a) competed set-asides and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission readiness. Brauer’s primary acquisition focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), with additional emphasis on computer facilities management and software publishing. He procures mission-critical software solutions, cybersecurity tools, cloud-enabled platforms, and IT infrastructure support services tailored to high-assurance defense environments, reflecting deep expertise in enterprise IT modernization and secure systems engineering.