Jonathan Chattler

Jonathan Chattler serves as a key procurement lead within the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), supporting the acquisition of secure, interoperable information technology and communications systems critical to Department of Defense global operations. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on modernizing defense-wide IT infrastructure, enhancing cyber-resilient command and control capabilities, and enabling secure data exchange across military services. His work centers on complex IT modernization initiatives, including cloud infrastructure, network services, and mission-critical systems integration, aligning with DISA’s strategic mandate to deliver scalable, secure, and interoperable digital capabilities. Chattler maintains established relationships with leading technology providers including Leidos, Inc., Verizon Business Network Services LLC, Microsoft Corporation, Dell Marketing L.P., and MCI Communications Services LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for large, proven vendors capable of delivering enterprise-grade solutions with stringent security compliance, particularly in cybersecurity, telecommunications, and cloud computing domains. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, long-term service agreements, and vendor accountability under performance-based service acquisition (PBSA) frameworks. While the majority of his acquisitions are open to full and open competition, Chattler consistently allocates approximately 36.4% of his portfolio to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding small business participation across the defense IT ecosystem. He actively cultivates relationships with qualified small businesses capable of supporting specialized technical requirements, particularly in systems design and managed services. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334515 (instrumentation for electrical testing), 541715 (R&D in physical and engineering sciences), and 518210 (computing infrastructure and data hosting), reflecting deep expertise in secure data center operations, test and evaluation systems, and mission-critical computing environments. He routinely procures advanced networking hardware, secure cloud platforms, and systems engineering services to sustain DISA’s mission-critical infrastructure.