Mark Kraft

Mark Kraft serves as a Contract Specialist within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to secure and modernize the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for facilities support services, ensuring alignment with DISA’s strategic objectives to enhance network resilience, deploy secure virtual private networks, and maintain interoperability across military and federal operations. His acquisitions primarily support the sustainment and expansion of terrestrial and fiber-based telecom systems, with a focus on mission-enabling infrastructure rather than end-user devices or software platforms. Mark consistently collaborates with a core group of established 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 long-term, performance-based engagements centered on network cabling, fiber optic deployment, telecom facility maintenance, and integrated infrastructure support. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, compliance with DoD security standards, and seamless integration with existing defense networks, fostering trusted vendor relationships built on technical proficiency and consistent delivery. Mark’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued under no set-aside categories. He does not utilize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, instead prioritizing capability, capacity, and mission readiness above socioeconomic criteria in his acquisition strategy. His primary focus lies within NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), where he procures specialized services related to telecom facility construction, maintenance, and operational support. This includes fiber optic installation, coaxial and copper cabling, rack and cabinet integration, and physical layer infrastructure management—all critical to sustaining the DoD’s hardened and high-availability communications backbone. His expertise is deeply rooted in physical telecom infrastructure and network-enabling facilities, making him a key steward of the Department’s terrestrial connectivity foundation.