Kyle P. Cadwallader

Kyle P. Cadwallader serves as a Contracting Officer within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where he leads the acquisition of mission-critical telecommunications and engineering services to sustain and modernize the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. His portfolio focuses on securing high-capacity, resilient network solutions, including satellite communications, secure virtual private networks, and interoperable command and control systems. Cadwallader manages full lifecycle procurements—from market research and solicitation to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning acquisitions with DISA’s strategic imperatives for network modernization and cyber resilience. He maintains established working relationships with key industry partners including AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc., Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Liberty Communications, Inc., AOC Connect LLC, and Norfolk Fiber, LLC. These contractors provide specialized capabilities in fiber-optic infrastructure, satellite bandwidth, network engineering, and secure communications systems. Cadwallader’s procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical excellence, performance reliability, and adherence to DoD cybersecurity standards, fostering consistent delivery of mission-enabling telecom solutions. Cadwallader’s contracting activity reflects a 100% preference for open, unrestricted competitions with no set-asides for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. His procurement strategy prioritizes technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic criteria, ensuring access to the most qualified vendors capable of meeting the complex demands of defense telecommunications. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications) and 541712 (R&D in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), each accounting for 37.5% of his activity, with an additional 25% in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services). He routinely acquires advanced satellite capacity, secure network architecture design, signal processing systems, and mission-critical engineering support services, demonstrating deep expertise in space-based communications, RF systems, and defense-grade network integration.