Kristopher M Tom

Kristopher M. Tom serves as a Contract Specialist within the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), supporting the agency’s mission to deliver secure, resilient, and interoperable information systems for global military operations. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for mission-critical communications and information technology systems, ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations. His acquisitions primarily focus on telecommunications hardware, wireless infrastructure, and software-enabled command and control solutions, aligning with DISA’s strategic priorities in cyber-enabled decision-making and high-bandwidth global connectivity. He works closely with technical stakeholders to translate operational requirements into enforceable contract deliverables and performance metrics. While specific contractor names are not available, Kristopher maintains a vendor ecosystem centered on manufacturers of telephone apparatus and wireless communications equipment, engaging with both large defense contractors and qualified small businesses. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with the majority of actions conducted under unrestricted solicitations. He collaborates with vendors possessing robust ITAR and CMMC compliance capabilities, ensuring supply chain integrity and cybersecurity resilience across delivered systems. Kristopher demonstrates a measured commitment to small business participation, with approximately 16.7% of his acquisitions set aside for total small business concerns under FAR 19.5. Though he rarely utilizes 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate effort to broaden supplier diversity within the telecommunications and electronics manufacturing sectors. His approach balances mission necessity with socioeconomic contracting goals, fostering equitable access for qualified small firms. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334210 (Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing) and 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in procuring hardened communication devices, tactical radios, and secure data transmission hardware. He also routinely handles acquisitions under NAICS 511210 for software solutions supporting network operations, demonstrating technical fluency in RF systems, encryption protocols, and DoD-standard interoperability frameworks.