Kevin L. Poore

Kevin L. Poore serves as a Contract Specialist within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where he plays a pivotal role in procuring mission-critical telecommunications and information technology solutions that sustain the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for secure network systems, virtual private networks, and modernized telecom platforms, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning with DISA’s strategic goals of resilience, interoperability, and cyber-hardened connectivity. His portfolio primarily includes complex service-based contracts requiring technical expertise in network architecture and systems integration. Poore maintains established 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 consistent focus on vendors with proven capabilities in secure telecom deployment, fiber optic infrastructure, and enterprise-grade network services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging long-standing vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of mission-enabling capabilities while maintaining rigorous oversight and compliance standards. His procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 78.1% of awards issued without set-asides. Nevertheless, he actively supports small business participation, with 12.5% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides and 9.4% awarded through 8(a) competed programs. This demonstrates a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals, consistently integrating qualified small businesses into the defense telecom supply chain. Poore’s acquisitions are heavily concentrated in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), with significant activity in electronic computer manufacturing (334111) and engineering services (541330). His technical domain expertise centers on secure network design, telecommunications equipment procurement, and integrated IT infrastructure modernization, reflecting a deep understanding of the evolving requirements for DoD-wide connectivity and cyber resilience.