Kelly J. Smith

Kelly J. Smith serves as a Contracting Officer within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where she leads the acquisition of critical telecommunications infrastructure to support the Department of Defense’s global communications mission. She manages complex procurements focused on secure, high-capacity network solutions, including the modernization of legacy telecom systems, deployment of encrypted virtual private networks, and integration of resilient fiber-optic and wireless connectivity platforms. Her work ensures interoperability across military and federal agencies, aligning acquisitions with DoD cybersecurity and resilience standards. Smith specializes in full lifecycle contract management—from market research and solicitation development to award and performance oversight—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical operational requirements. Smith maintains sustained working relationships with key industry partners including AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc., Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Liberty Communications, Inc., AOC Connect LLC, and Norfolk Fiber, LLC. These contractors provide end-to-end telecommunications services, including network design, fiber deployment, satellite communications, and managed security services. Her procurement approach emphasizes proven technical capability, system integration expertise, and long-term operational support, fostering collaborative partnerships with vendors who demonstrate reliability in high-stakes, mission-essential environments. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 83.3% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on broad market competition for complex, high-performance solutions. The remaining 16.7% of awards are designated as HUBZone set-asides, reflecting a measured commitment to geographic economic development without compromising technical rigor or mission readiness. Smith’s entire procurement portfolio is concentrated under NAICS Code 517919, which encompasses other telecommunications services, specifically including managed network infrastructure, secure data transport, and carrier-grade telecom integration. She procures services related to fiber backbone deployment, microwave and satellite links, network monitoring systems, and secure access solutions—domain expertise that demands deep technical understanding of DoD communications architectures and compliance with NIST and DoD Instruction 8500.01 cybersecurity standards.