Marla C. Ferrer

Marla C. Ferrer serves as a Contracting Officer for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), where she plays a critical role in acquiring mission-critical information technology and cyber-enabled systems that support global military command and control. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement—from requirements validation and market research to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Defense (DoD) directives. She primarily manages complex acquisitions for secure network infrastructure, enterprise communications platforms, and mission-critical software modernization initiatives that enable resilient, interoperable information systems across all operational domains. While specific contractor relationships are not currently identifiable in the available data, her procurement portfolio consistently engages with prime contractors and systems integrators possessing expertise in cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and defense-grade networking technologies. She works with vendors who hold appropriate clearance levels and certifications to support classified and unclassified DISA missions, emphasizing performance-based contracting and outcome-driven deliverables. Her approach prioritizes vendor reliability, technical compliance, and adherence to DoD cybersecurity standards such as NIST SP 800-53 and CMMC. Ms. Ferrer’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions designated as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic categorization, aligning with DISA’s urgent operational needs and the specialized nature of its requirements. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, she remains committed to fair and transparent competition under full and open competition authorities. Her industry focus centers on high-demand NAICS categories including 541512 (Computer Systems Design), 541513 (Custom Computer Programming Services), and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting her specialization in secure IT infrastructure, network operations, and mission software development. She routinely procures enterprise-grade solutions for secure communications, data center modernization, and cyber defense platforms supporting joint force operations.