June P Tharp

June P. Tharp serves as a Contracting Officer within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where she leads the acquisition of critical telecommunications and network modernization services essential to the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for secure, high-capacity connectivity solutions, including virtual private networks, fiber-optic deployment, and mission-critical telecom systems. Tharp ensures acquisitions align with DISA’s strategic imperative to enhance network resilience, interoperability, and cybersecurity across military and federal operations, frequently engaging in complex, performance-based procurements requiring rigorous technical evaluation and compliance with DoD acquisition regulations. Tharp maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of industry partners, including AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc., Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Liberty Communications, Inc., AOC Connect LLC, and Norfolk Fiber, LLC. These vendors are selected for their proven expertise in delivering secure telecom infrastructure, network engineering, and fiber-based connectivity solutions. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance accountability, and technical compliance, fostering partnerships with contractors who demonstrate deep domain knowledge in DoD-compliant telecommunications systems. Tharp’s portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside contracting pattern, with no utilization of 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. Her acquisition strategy prioritizes technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, consistently awarding contracts based on merit, past performance, and compliance with stringent security and interoperability standards. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 611420 (Computer Training), indicating a strong emphasis on workforce development and technical certification programs tied to DoD telecom systems. She procures specialized training services to ensure military and civilian personnel are proficient in operating, maintaining, and securing next-generation communication platforms, underscoring her expertise in human capital development within high-stakes defense telecommunications environments.