Kathryn Koerkenmeier

Kathryn Koerkenmeier serves as a Contract Specialist within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where she plays a pivotal role in procuring mission-critical telecommunications and information technology services to sustain the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions, including solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration, with a focus on secure network solutions, virtual private networks, and modernized telecom systems. Her work directly supports DISA’s mission to ensure resilient, interoperable, and high-capacity connectivity for military and federal operations across classified and unclassified domains. Koerkenmeier maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc., Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Liberty Communications, Inc., AOC Connect LLC, and Norfolk Fiber, LLC. These partnerships are primarily centered on the delivery of enterprise-grade telecommunications infrastructure, fiber-optic network deployment, and mission-specific IT services. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, leveraging long-term vendor relationships to ensure continuity, security compliance, and rapid scalability in support of dynamic operational requirements. Her contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside categories. This indicates a strategic focus on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic set-asides, prioritizing the most qualified vendors regardless of business size or certification status. While small business participation is not formally targeted, she ensures all procurements adhere to FAR compliance and competitive fairness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), reflecting deep expertise in network systems integration, secure software development, and telecommunications support services. She also procures specialized instrumentation under NAICS 334515, indicating engagement with advanced signal testing and network performance monitoring equipment essential to maintaining DoD’s cyber-resilient infrastructure.