James J Franey

James J. Franey serves as a Contract Specialist within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where he plays a pivotal role in procuring mission-critical telecommunications and IT infrastructure solutions. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research to contract award and performance management, ensuring alignment with DoD cybersecurity and interoperability standards. Franey specializes in securing high-capacity network services, secure virtual private networks, and modernized telecom systems that underpin global military communications, often navigating stringent compliance frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53 and DoD IT SRG requirements. He maintains established working relationships with leading providers including AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc., Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Liberty Communications, Inc., AOC Connect LLC, and Norfolk Fiber, LLC. These partnerships are typically structured around long-term, performance-based indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts and task orders for engineering services, network design, and secure connectivity solutions. Franey’s approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical innovation, and service continuity, favoring contractors with proven expertise in defense-grade telecom architectures and rapid deployment capabilities. Franey’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a strategic focus on maximizing technical capability and scale rather than socioeconomic set-asides, though he remains compliant with all federal small business outreach requirements. His contracting patterns prioritize mission effectiveness over socioeconomic targeting, aligning with DISA’s imperative for rapid, secure, and scalable infrastructure. His primary NAICS focus areas include Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), and Research and Development in Physical Sciences (541712), reflecting his specialization in network engineering, secure software development, and systems integration for defense telecom environments. He consistently procures services related to network modernization, cloud-enabled communications, and cyber-resilient infrastructure.