Lisa A ODonnell

Lisa A. O’Donnell serves as a Contract Specialist within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical telecommunications and information technology services to support the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of complex procurements under FAR and DFARS guidelines, with a focus on securing resilient, high-capacity network solutions, virtual private networks, and modernized telecom systems. She routinely handles task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts for IT services, network modernization, and secure communications infrastructure, ensuring alignment with DISA’s strategic imperatives for interoperability and cyber resilience. O’Donnell maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of prime 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 preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in enterprise-grade telecom deployment, fiber optic network construction, and secure data transmission systems. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based outcomes, and vendor accountability to meet the stringent security and reliability standards required for defense operations. Her contracting activity shows a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 94.4% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting the scale and mission-critical nature of the acquisitions. While small business participation is limited, she consistently adheres to FAR 19.5 guidelines for Total Small Business Set-Asides when appropriate, demonstrating a measured but compliant approach to socioeconomic goals. Her primary NAICS focus is on 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), indicating a heavy emphasis on systems integration, network management, and IT support services. She also frequently procures under 511210 (Software Publishers) and 334220/334310 for specialized communications hardware and wireless equipment, underscoring her technical expertise in both software-defined networking and physical layer telecom infrastructure.