Kelsie Netemeyer

Kelsie Netemeyer supports the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency in managing critical telecommunications and information technology acquisitions that underpin the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. Responsible for executing complex procurements under FAR and DFARS guidelines, she specializes in securing high-capacity, secure, and resilient network services essential to military operations. Her portfolio centers on modernizing legacy telecom systems, deploying encrypted virtual private networks, and ensuring interoperability across joint and federal domains, with a strong emphasis on mission-critical connectivity and cybersecurity compliance. Netemeyer maintains consistent procurement relationships with leading providers of defense-grade telecom solutions, 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 secure fiber optic deployment, managed network services, and DoD-compliant communications architecture. Her contracting approach prioritizes performance-based outcomes, service-level agreements, and technical interoperability standards, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in reliability and compliance. While the majority of her acquisitions—87%—are conducted as unrestricted competitions, Netemeyer maintains a deliberate 13% focus on Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a structured commitment to small business participation without relying on specific socioeconomic programs like 8(a) or HUBZone. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach: prioritizing capability and scale while intentionally reserving a meaningful portion of opportunities for qualified small businesses capable of delivering mission-critical telecom services. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Telecommunications Resellers) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting deep expertise in managed network services, cloud-enabled telecom platforms, and integrated communications systems. She routinely procures secure bandwidth solutions, SD-WAN implementations, and network monitoring tools tailored to the unique demands of defense and federal operations.