Lisa Padilla

Lisa Padilla serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-apg Cont Ct Software Sector under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing complex software and information technology acquisitions that directly support Army modernization and battlefield communications readiness. She oversees the acquisition of secure, scalable software systems, wireless infrastructure, and mission-critical data platforms essential for command and control, intelligence processing, and network resilience across distributed operations. Her portfolio includes high-priority IT modernization initiatives requiring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards and interoperability frameworks, ensuring fielded solutions meet rigorous operational and survivability requirements. Padilla maintains strategic relationships with a mix of large and mid-tier contractors, including British Telecommunications Public Limited Company, Liberty Communications, Inc., and Southwestern Industrial Contractors & Riggers, Inc. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach to sourcing advanced telecommunications hardware, integrated software solutions, and specialized installation services. Her contracting patterns indicate a preference for vendors with proven experience in defense-grade network deployment and secure systems integration, often requiring compliance with NIST SP 800-53 and DoD IL5/IL6 accreditation standards. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to socioeconomic diversity, with half of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, and the other half conducted as full and open competitions. This dual-track approach ensures robust competition while actively fostering participation from small, disadvantaged, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms, aligning with Army-wide goals for inclusive innovation. Padilla’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services), with significant activity in 334118 (computer peripheral manufacturing), 423490 (professional equipment wholesale), and 517111 (wired telecommunications carriers). She routinely procures secure server infrastructure, field-deployable communication terminals, network management tools, and mission-specific data transport systems, demonstrating deep expertise in defense IT ecosystems and enterprise-scale network operations.