Lisa Winkeler

Lisa Winkeler serves as a Contract Specialist within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements to secure and modernize the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions centered on network modernization, secure virtual private network deployment, and resilient telecom system sustainment. Her work directly supports DISA’s mission to ensure interoperable, high-capacity, and classified-capable connectivity across military and federal operations, with a strong emphasis on acquiring services that enhance cybersecurity, network resilience, and system integration. Winkeler 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 preference for established vendors with proven expertise in enterprise telecom, fiber-optic infrastructure, and secure communications systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and long-term service sustainment, often leveraging indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and multiple-award contract vehicles to ensure agility and responsiveness. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, Winkeler demonstrates a measurable commitment to small business participation, with approximately 17.6% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and 11.8% awarded through 8(a) competed pathways. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach that prioritizes mission readiness while fostering opportunities for qualified small and disadvantaged businesses. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), underscoring her specialization in network architecture, systems integration, and managed IT services. She routinely procures technical solutions for secure data transport, cloud-enabled telecom platforms, and mission-critical network operations support, demonstrating deep domain expertise in defense-grade telecommunications engineering and compliance.