LaLisa R. Long

LaLisa R. Long supports the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency in managing critical procurement activities that sustain and modernize the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. She oversees acquisitions for secure, high-capacity telecom services and network-enabling technologies, ensuring resilient connectivity across military and federal operations. Her work directly advances DISA’s mission to replace legacy systems with next-generation, interoperable solutions, with a focus on secure virtual private networks and mission-critical communications platforms. She handles complex service-based contracts requiring rigorous compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards and network interoperability protocols. Long maintains consistent partnerships with leading telecommunications and systems integration firms, including AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc., Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Liberty Communications, Inc., AOC Connect LLC, and Norfolk Fiber, LLC. These relationships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in fiber-optic network deployment, wireless infrastructure, and managed telecom services. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical scalability, and adherence to DoD-wide telecommunications architecture standards, ensuring seamless integration with existing defense networks. Her procurement strategy prioritizes non-set-aside contracts at 66.7%, while consistently allocating one-third of awards to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), demonstrating a balanced commitment to both operational urgency and socioeconomic goals. This pattern underscores her ability to leverage small business innovation without compromising mission-critical performance requirements. Long’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services), reflecting her oversight of managed network operations, data center support, and telecom infrastructure maintenance. She also frequently procures under NAICS 334220, targeting the acquisition of secure radio, satellite, and wireless communications equipment. Her domain expertise centers on enterprise-grade telecom systems, network resilience, and secure communications hardware, aligning closely with DISA’s modernization imperatives.