Jody Renner

Jody Renner serves as a key procurement professional within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to secure, modernize, and sustain global communications infrastructure. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions of telecommunications and network services, Renner oversees contracts that enable resilient, high-capacity connectivity across military and federal operations. Their work focuses on transitioning legacy systems to secure, software-defined architectures, with an emphasis on virtual private networks, fiber-optic deployment, and interoperable command and control environments. Renner handles a diverse portfolio of professional services and infrastructure support contracts critical to maintaining operational readiness in contested and dynamic domains. Renner maintains consistent partnerships 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 relationships reflect a balanced approach to sourcing, combining the scale and technical depth of prime contractors with the agility of specialized niche vendors. The procurement strategy emphasizes performance-based outcomes, system integration, and cybersecurity compliance, with recurring engagements indicating long-term vendor reliability and technical alignment with DISA’s evolving network modernization goals. Renner’s contracting patterns show a strong commitment to small business participation, with 40% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While no specific socioeconomic set-asides (such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB) dominate, the consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate effort to broaden vendor participation and foster innovation from emerging defense contractors. This approach supports broader DoD objectives to diversify the industrial base while maintaining mission-critical service levels. The primary NAICS focus areas—541990 (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), 561210 (Facilities Support Services), and 561790 (Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings)—reflect a multidisciplinary procurement strategy centered on network engineering, IT support, and physical telecom infrastructure. Renner’s expertise spans secure data transmission, fiber network installation, and end-to-end telecommunications system integration, aligning closely with DISA’s mission to deliver assured communications across all domains.