Matthew R. Cassady

Matthew R. Cassady serves as a Contract Specialist within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where he plays a pivotal role in procuring mission-critical telecommunications and information technology services to sustain the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. He manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions, including solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration, with a focus on secure network modernization, virtual private network deployment, and interoperable telecom solutions. His portfolio centers on ensuring resilient, high-capacity connectivity for military and federal operations, aligning procurement activities with DISA’s strategic imperatives for cyber resilience and legacy system transformation. Cassady 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 vendors with proven expertise in secure fiber optic deployment, enterprise-grade network engineering, and mission-critical telecom integration. His contracting patterns indicate a reliance on established industry leaders with demonstrated capability in DoD-compliant architectures, while maintaining flexibility to engage specialized firms for niche technical requirements. His procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 77.8% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, he actively supports socioeconomic programs, regularly awarding contracts to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and HUBZone-certified firms, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both operational efficiency and small business inclusion. Cassady’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541330 (Engineering Services), reflecting deep specialization in network design, systems integration, and technical consulting for secure telecommunications environments. He routinely procures services related to cloud-enabled network architectures, cybersecurity-hardened infrastructure, and mission-specific telecom engineering, ensuring alignment with DoD standards for interoperability, scalability, and resilience.