Kathy M Tullock

Kathy M. Tullock serves as a Contract Administrator for the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) within the Defense Information Systems Agency, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to secure and modernize the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for telecommunications systems, network services, and IT infrastructure solutions, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with DISA’s strategic goals of resilience, interoperability, and cyber-enabled connectivity. Her portfolio primarily supports the deployment of secure virtual private networks, satellite communications, and enterprise-level network management systems essential to military and federal operations. Kathy maintains established 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 reflect a consistent focus on vendors with proven expertise in secure telecom architecture, fiber-optic network deployment, and satellite-based communications. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and long-term service sustainment, fostering collaborative relationships with contractors capable of delivering mission-critical capabilities under stringent security and reliability standards. Her procurement patterns demonstrate a strong preference for open competition, with 72.7% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a robust 27.3% commitment to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a balanced strategy that prioritizes technical capability while actively supporting small business participation across the telecommunications and IT services sectors. Kathy’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), accounting for 60% of her portfolio, followed by 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications) and 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services). She specializes in acquiring end-to-end network design, managed services, and secure infrastructure solutions that support DoD’s transition to next-generation telecommunications platforms.