Julie Ann Laroya

Julie Ann Laroya serves as a Contract Specialist (Intern) within the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), supporting the acquisition of mission-critical information technology and cybersecurity infrastructure. In this role, she assists in the full lifecycle management of procurement actions, from requirement validation and market research to contract award and administration, ensuring alignment with FAR guidelines and DISA’s strategic imperatives for secure, interoperable defense networks. Her work primarily supports the procurement of commercial-off-the-shelf computing hardware, enterprise software, and integrated IT services essential to global military command and control systems. While specific contractor names are not yet available due to her intern status, Julie collaborates closely with a broad spectrum of vendors, including IT system integrators, software developers, and network equipment wholesalers. She engages with both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors, fostering transparent, compliant interactions throughout the sourcing process. Her growing expertise includes evaluating technical proposals, conducting source selection support, and ensuring contract clauses reflect cybersecurity and supply chain integrity requirements under DoD directives. Julie demonstrates a strong alignment with DISA’s robust small business participation goals, with over 78% of acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively supports socioeconomic programs by prioritizing opportunities for small businesses, including those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and WOSB programs, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to equitable access and innovation from diverse vendors. Her procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 423430, reflecting a primary emphasis on computer and peripheral equipment and software wholesale distribution. She also supports niche acquisitions in security systems services, facilities support, and fiber optic cable manufacturing, demonstrating technical familiarity with defense-grade networking components and mission-enabling IT infrastructure. Julie’s work ensures that DISA’s procurement portfolio remains agile, secure, and aligned with the evolving demands of modern cyber-enabled operations.