Kassaundra Hund

Kassaundra Hund supports the It Contracting Division - PL83 within the Defense Information Systems Agency, playing a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical IT services that sustain and modernize Department of Defense information systems. She manages a portfolio of contracts focused on secure communications, cybersecurity enhancements, and legacy infrastructure modernization, ensuring the delivery of resilient, interoperable computing environments for national defense operations. Her acquisitions typically involve complex, performance-based solicitations for software development, engineering support, and satellite telecommunications solutions, requiring deep technical understanding and strict compliance with DoD cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53 and RMF. While specific contractor names are not available, Hund engages with a diverse range of vendors specializing in defense-grade IT services, including systems integrators, cybersecurity firms, and engineering consultants with proven experience in DoD environments. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-driven partnerships that emphasize technical innovation, compliance, and operational continuity. She routinely evaluates proposals based on past performance, security clearances, and capability to deliver under stringent mission requirements, fostering relationships with contractors who can rapidly adapt to evolving threat landscapes. Hund’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of contracts awarded under open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on maximizing technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic preferences, though it does not preclude small business participation when they meet stringent technical and security criteria. Her approach prioritizes mission outcomes, ensuring that all vendors—regardless of size—must demonstrate proven expertise in delivering secure, scalable solutions. Her primary NAICS focus spans satellite telecommunications, engineering services, and other computer-related services, indicating deep expertise in space-based communications infrastructure, systems engineering, and custom software development. She procures solutions ranging from secure satellite ground systems to mission-critical applications supporting C4ISR operations, demonstrating specialized knowledge in DoD IT modernization domains and a consistent alignment with the agency’s strategic imperatives for cyber resilience and technological advancement.