Lauren Koerkenmeier

Lauren Koerkenmeier serves as a key procurement professional within the IT Contracting Division – PL84 of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where she plays a central role in securing enterprise-grade information technology solutions to modernize critical DoD infrastructure. Her responsibilities include managing complex acquisitions for cloud-based systems, legacy modernization initiatives, and secure computing environments aligned with DISA’s mission to deliver resilient, scalable IT capabilities. She routinely handles large-scale service contracts under FAR Part 12 and Part 37, focusing on performance-based acquisition strategies that emphasize outcomes over inputs, particularly in hybrid cloud, zero-trust architecture, and mission-critical application hosting. Koerkenmeier maintains strong, ongoing relationships with prime contractors including International Business Machines Corporation and Iron Bow Technologies, LLC, reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade IT modernization. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a reliance on long-term, performance-driven partnerships with firms capable of delivering integrated solutions across multi-cloud environments, cybersecurity compliance, and legacy system migration. These relationships are typically structured as Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts or Other Transaction Authority (OTA) vehicles to enable agile, rapid deployment. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 80% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a consistent 20% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach ensures access to innovative small business capabilities while preserving operational scale and mission readiness. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), indicating deep specialization in enterprise IT consulting, systems integration, and cloud migration services. She also procures engineering services under 541330 and niche technical support under 511210, underscoring her expertise in mission-focused IT modernization rather than hardware manufacturing.