Louis F. Caplan

Louis F. Caplan serves as a Computer Scientist within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing technical acquisitions that modernize the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. His responsibilities include evaluating, specifying, and procuring advanced telecommunications systems, secure network architectures, and mission-critical engineering services that enhance the resilience, scalability, and interoperability of military networks. Caplan’s acquisitions are primarily engineering-driven, focusing on the integration of next-generation telecom solutions, including secure virtual private networks, software-defined networking, and legacy system modernization initiatives that align with DISA’s strategic objectives for secure, high-capacity connectivity. Caplan maintains consistent working relationships with a select 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 are characterized by deep technical collaboration, with vendors providing specialized expertise in fiber-optic infrastructure, secure communications platforms, and network engineering services. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical compliance, and proven performance in delivering mission-critical telecom solutions under stringent DoD security standards. All of Caplan’s acquisitions are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a firm commitment to fostering innovation and capacity within the small business community. He consistently prioritizes small businesses across all socioeconomic categories, ensuring equitable access to high-value engineering contracts and supporting the growth of niche providers with specialized capabilities in defense telecom systems. His procurement activity is exclusively focused on NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), underscoring his specialization in technical engineering solutions rather than commercial off-the-shelf products. He procures services related to network design, systems integration, cybersecurity-enabled telecom architecture, and fiber-optic deployment—domains requiring deep domain expertise in DoD-compliant telecommunications standards and secure infrastructure engineering.