Kelsie Kharibian

Kelsie Kharibian supports the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency in managing critical telecommunications and IT infrastructure acquisitions. While her formal title is not listed, her procurement activities center on securing and modernizing the Department of Defense’s global communications backbone, including secure network services, virtual private networks, and interoperable telecom systems. She handles a diverse portfolio of contracts aligned with DISA’s mission to ensure resilient, high-capacity connectivity for military and federal operations, with a strong emphasis on transitioning legacy systems to next-generation secure architectures. Kharibian 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 balanced approach between large-scale service providers with enterprise-grade capabilities and specialized firms delivering fiber optic deployment, secure connectivity, and network integration. Her contracting patterns suggest a preference for vendors with proven experience in DoD-compliant telecom environments and secure infrastructure deployment. Her procurement strategy prioritizes broad market access, with 60% of awards issued without set-asides, while actively promoting small business participation through 30% Total Small Business Set-Asides and 10% HUBZone set-asides. This reflects a deliberate effort to foster competition and innovation while ensuring socioeconomic compliance under FAR 19.5. She does not routinely utilize 8(a) or SDVOSB set-asides, indicating a focus on capability-driven sourcing over socioeconomic preferences. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 511210 (Data Processing and Hosting Services), with significant activity in custom programming, systems design, and peripheral equipment manufacturing. She consistently procures secure network services, cloud-enabled telecom solutions, and mission-critical IT infrastructure, demonstrating deep expertise in DoD-compliant communications technologies and enterprise network modernization.