Joel Klemmer

Joel R. Klemmer serves as a Contract Specialist within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where he plays a pivotal role in securing and modernizing the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. He manages the full lifecycle of complex telecommunications acquisitions, with a focus on satellite-based systems, secure wireless networks, and next-generation communication equipment. His work directly supports DISA’s mission to deliver resilient, high-capacity connectivity across military and federal operations, ensuring interoperability and cybersecurity compliance in mission-critical environments. Klemmer routinely handles firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts under FAR and DFARS guidelines, prioritizing technical performance, supply chain integrity, and mission assurance. Klemmer maintains enduring relationships with leading telecommunications 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 contract performance, technical collaboration on network modernization initiatives, and consistent delivery of secure satellite and terrestrial communication solutions. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, past performance evaluation, and compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards such as NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC requirements. Klemmer’s contracting portfolio reflects a strict preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This underscores a mission-driven focus on technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic categorization, aligning with the Telecommunications Division’s need for rapid deployment of mission-critical infrastructure. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his portfolio, all vendors are evaluated on technical merit, past performance, and compliance with federal security protocols. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications), which constitutes two-thirds of his acquisitions, and NAICS 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing). He specializes in procuring satellite transponders, secure RF equipment, ground station systems, and encrypted data link technologies that enable secure, high-bandwidth communications for deployed forces and command centers.