Jennifer Kinser

Jennifer L. Kinser serves as a Contracting Specialist within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where she plays a pivotal role in securing and modernizing the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on telecommunications equipment, secure network solutions, and mission-critical IT services, ensuring the delivery of resilient, high-capacity connectivity for military and federal operations. Her work directly supports DISA’s mission to sustain and expand secure, interoperable telecom systems, with a strategic emphasis on transitioning legacy platforms to next-generation architectures. Kinser maintains consistent 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 reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in telecom hardware, fiber-optic deployment, and secure virtual private network implementation. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and lifecycle support, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in reliability and mission alignment. Her procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with approximately 90% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting the complex, mission-critical nature of the requirements. However, she actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, consistently incorporating qualified small businesses into the supply chain for complementary services and specialized components. Kinser’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334210 (Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), underscoring her expertise in procuring telecommunications hardware and integrated IT support services. She routinely acquires secure voice and data transmission systems, fiber-based infrastructure, network management tools, and cybersecurity-enhanced telecom solutions, demonstrating deep technical fluency in DoD communications modernization initiatives.