Kenneth Renfro

Kenneth Renfro serves as a key procurement lead within the It Contracting Division - PL83 of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where he manages the acquisition of mission-critical IT services to sustain and modernize defense-wide information systems. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, and awarding contracts for custom software development, cybersecurity enhancements, and legacy system modernization initiatives that support secure, interoperable DoD communications and computing environments. Renfro specializes in full lifecycle contract management for complex IT solutions, ensuring alignment with DoD standards for resilience, scalability, and compliance with NIST and FISMA frameworks. Renfro maintains a contractor ecosystem composed of experienced IT service providers with proven expertise in defense-grade software development and systems integration. He collaborates closely with vendors capable of delivering secure, agile, and auditable custom programming solutions, often engaging firms with prior DoD clearance and experience in mission-critical environments. His working relationships emphasize technical capability, past performance, and adherence to stringent security protocols over volume-based procurement, fostering long-term partnerships with contractors who demonstrate reliability and innovation in high-stakes operational contexts. Renfro’s procurement portfolio is entirely open competition, with no set-asides designated for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic categories. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical merit and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the division’s priority to ensure the highest performance and security standards for defense-critical systems. While small business participation is not formally incentivized, vendors of all sizes are evaluated equally on their ability to meet technical and compliance requirements. The division’s sole NAICS focus is 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), underscoring Renfro’s deep specialization in procuring bespoke software solutions, including secure application development, embedded systems programming, and mission-specific platform modernization. His acquisitions consistently target advanced coding, DevSecOps integration, and cloud-native architectures tailored to the unique demands of defense information infrastructure.