Jeanell Holder

Jeanell Holder serves as a Mission Partner/Customer within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where she plays a critical role in defining operational requirements and validating technical solutions for the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. She collaborates closely with acquisition teams to translate mission-critical telecommunications needs into actionable procurement strategies, ensuring that network modernization, secure virtual private network deployments, and interoperable connectivity solutions meet rigorous DoD standards. Her acquisitions primarily focus on complex, mission-enabling services that support resilient, high-capacity data transmission across tactical and strategic environments. Jeanell maintains established working relationships with key contractors including AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc., Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Liberty Communications, Inc., AOC Connect LLC, and Norfolk Fiber, LLC. These partnerships are characterized by long-term, performance-based engagements centered on network engineering, fiber optic deployment, secure telecom integration, and managed services for defense-grade communications systems. Her approach emphasizes vendor accountability, technical compliance, and seamless integration with existing DISA architectures, fostering collaborative, outcomes-driven procurement cycles. Jeanell’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions issued without set-aside designations such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. This reflects a mission-first orientation prioritizing technical capability, scalability, and readiness over socioeconomic criteria, aligning with the Telecommunications Division’s mandate to deliver uninterrupted, high-assurance connectivity across global defense operations. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), encompassing advanced telecommunications engineering, network optimization, cybersecurity-integrated telecom solutions, and legacy system modernization. She specializes in procuring services that enable secure, scalable, and interoperable communications platforms, demonstrating deep expertise in DoD network standards, fiber transport technologies, and mission-critical infrastructure resilience.