Lea Desmet

Lea Desmet serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic (NCTAMS Lant), supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to maintain secure, resilient, and interoperable communications infrastructure across the Atlantic theater. In this role, she manages acquisitions for critical telecommunications systems, network modernization initiatives, and mission-critical support services that ensure operational readiness for naval command and control. Her portfolio centers on technical procurement of communications hardware, network maintenance, and infrastructure upgrades essential to voice, data, and intelligence dissemination systems. While specific contractor names are not available, Desmet’s contracting patterns reflect a balanced engagement with both large defense contractors and small businesses, fostering competitive, performance-driven partnerships. Her approach emphasizes vendor reliability, cybersecurity compliance, and lifecycle support for legacy and next-generation telecommunications equipment. She routinely collaborates with firms capable of delivering field-deployable maintenance, system integration, and secure network modernization services aligned with Navy IT standards. Desmet exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with an equal split between open competitions and total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small businesses, particularly those with expertise in industrial machinery repair and specialized communications support. Her contracting patterns prioritize inclusivity without compromising mission requirements, ensuring broad vendor participation while maintaining technical rigor. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 333912 (Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing) and 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair and Maintenance), indicating a need for specialized mechanical and electromechanical support systems integral to telecommunications facility operations. These categories suggest she procures mission-enabling equipment such as environmental control units, backup power infrastructure, and industrial-grade maintenance services critical to sustaining secure, 24/7 operational environments in remote or austere locations.