Josh Schaufelberger

Josh Schaufelberger serves as a key procurement professional within the IT Contracting Division - PL83 of the Defense Information Systems Agency, supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to sustain and modernize critical defense information systems. Though holding no formal title, his role as a secondary contact involves facilitating the acquisition lifecycle for mission-critical software and IT services, ensuring alignment with cybersecurity standards and interoperability requirements. He supports the procurement of secure, scalable software platforms and legacy system modernization initiatives, working closely with contracting officers to define requirements, evaluate technical proposals, and ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations. While no primary contractor relationships are identified, Schaufelberger engages with a broad ecosystem of IT vendors specializing in defense-grade software development, cloud-enabled solutions, and secure infrastructure services. His procurement patterns reflect collaboration with both large-scale defense contractors and niche software publishers capable of delivering tailored, high-assurance applications for classified and unclassified DoD environments. His working relationships are characterized by technical rigor, emphasis on compliance, and a focus on vendors with proven experience in DoD IT environments. Schaufelberger’s acquisition portfolio is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 94.7% of contracts awarded without socioeconomic preferences, reflecting the specialized nature of the IT solutions required. However, he consistently supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but deliberate commitment to expanding vendor diversity where technical capability permits. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 513210 (Software Publishers), indicating a heavy emphasis on custom and commercial off-the-shelf software solutions for defense operations. He also procures related services under NAICS 541519, including systems integration and specialized IT support. His domain expertise centers on secure software development, cybersecurity-enabled platforms, and mission-critical applications that underpin DoD communications and command systems.