Linda D Eley

Linda D. Eley serves as a Contract Specialist within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where she plays a critical role in procuring secure, high-capacity telecommunications infrastructure to support Department of Defense global communications. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions for mission-critical network systems, including secure virtual private networks, fiber-optic connectivity, and advanced switching apparatus. Eley ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with DISA’s strategic goals of modernizing legacy telecom systems and enhancing interoperability across military and federal networks. She maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc., Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Liberty Communications, Inc., AOC Connect LLC, and Norfolk Fiber, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on vendors with proven expertise in secure telecom deployment, fiber infrastructure, and network integration services. Eley prioritizes vendors capable of delivering scalable, resilient solutions that meet stringent DoD cybersecurity and performance standards, fostering long-term collaborative engagements grounded in technical reliability and regulatory compliance. Eley demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 60% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her procurement patterns consistently prioritize small business participation, ensuring opportunities for firms certified under various small business programs to compete for mission-critical telecom contracts. This approach supports broader DoD objectives to diversify the defense industrial base and enhance innovation through small business engagement. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) and 335313 (Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing), with significant activity in 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 335999 (Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment). She specializes in acquiring hardened network hardware, secure communication switches, and integrated IT services that enable resilient, next-generation defense telecommunications architectures.