Jena Badgett

Jena R. Badgett supports the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency in executing mission-critical procurement activities to secure and modernize the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions in telecommunications and information technology, Badgett oversees contracts that enable resilient, high-capacity network connectivity, secure virtual private networks, and interoperable communications systems across military and federal operations. Her work directly advances DISA’s strategic priorities in replacing legacy telecom platforms and deploying next-generation secure connectivity solutions. Badgett maintains consistent procurement relationships with leading defense and commercial telecom providers, including AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc., Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Liberty Communications, Inc., AOC Connect LLC, and Norfolk Fiber, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on integrated network services, fiber-optic infrastructure, and mission-critical communications equipment. Her contracting patterns emphasize performance-based outcomes, technical compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards, and the integration of commercial-off-the-shelf solutions with classified environments. While the majority of her acquisitions are open competition (61.5%), Badgett demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 39% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting approach actively fosters engagement with small businesses capable of delivering specialized telecom and IT services, aligning with federal socioeconomic goals without compromising mission readiness. Her procurement portfolio is concentrated in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 513210 (Software Publishers), reflecting a heavy emphasis on network management, cybersecurity software, and cloud-enabled communications platforms. She also routinely procures hardware under NAICS 334220 and 334310, indicating deep expertise in wireless communications equipment and audio-video systems essential to tactical and strategic command networks. Badgett’s work bridges commercial innovation with DoD operational requirements in secure, scalable telecommunications.