Jon Higgins

Jon Higgins serves as a procurement specialist within the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), supporting the agency’s mission to deliver secure, resilient, and interoperable information systems for global military operations. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on mission-critical infrastructure, including telecommunications, cybersecurity services, and custom software development. His work directly enables command and control capabilities by ensuring timely procurement of technologies that sustain high-bandwidth global connectivity and cyber-enabled decision-making. Higgins routinely handles complex, performance-based contracts under FAR Part 12 and Part 37, prioritizing agile acquisition methods to meet rapidly evolving operational needs. While specific contractor names are not publicly identified, Higgins maintains collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including large systems integrators and specialized small businesses delivering tailored solutions in cybersecurity, network modernization, and mission-critical IT services. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor responsiveness, technical innovation, and compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards such as NIST SP 800-53 and CMMC. He fosters long-term partnerships with firms capable of rapid prototyping, secure DevOps pipelines, and zero-trust architecture implementation. Higgins exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately one-third of his acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of his contracts remain open to all competitors, he consistently prioritizes opportunities for small businesses, particularly those with expertise in telecommunications, IT services, and facility modernization. His contracting patterns reflect DISA’s broader mandate to diversify the defense industrial base while maintaining operational readiness. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 517810 (telecommunications), 541511 (custom computer programming), and 561621 (security systems services), with additional activity in HVAC infrastructure (333415) and building finishing (238390). This reflects a dual emphasis on both digital infrastructure and physical environment support for secure military IT facilities, demonstrating expertise in integrating commercial technologies into hardened defense environments.