Kelsey R. Linnemann

Kelsey R. Sudholt supports the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency in managing critical procurement activities that sustain and modernize the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. Responsible for acquiring advanced telecommunications solutions, Sudholt oversees contracts for secure network services, virtual private network deployments, and interoperable connectivity systems essential to military and federal operations. Their work directly enables DISA’s mission to deliver resilient, high-capacity telecom capabilities across distributed environments, with a strategic focus on replacing legacy systems through next-generation telecom architectures and secure cloud-enabled communications platforms. Sudholt 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 reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in fiber-optic network deployment, secure telecom engineering, and mission-critical infrastructure support. The procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards, and the delivery of scalable, end-to-end telecommunications solutions that meet stringent operational requirements. Sudholt’s contracting portfolio is predominantly open competition, with 83.3% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, reflecting the complexity and scale of telecom requirements that often necessitate large-capacity, multi-vendor solutions. However, a consistent 16.7% of acquisitions are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to fostering small business participation in high-impact defense telecom initiatives. The primary NAICS codes guiding Sudholt’s acquisitions are 511210 (Telecommunications Resellers) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), underscoring a focus on managed network services, secure data transmission, and integrated telecom system integration. Procurements center on encrypted communication platforms, SD-WAN solutions, satellite and terrestrial backbone connectivity, and network management tools that ensure seamless interoperability across joint and coalition forces.