Megan Gerety

Megan Gerety serves as a key procurement lead within the Defense Logistics Agency’s DCSO Philadelphia (SP4701), where she manages acquisitions critical to modernizing defense information systems and operational technology infrastructure. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of IT and systems integration contracts, with a focus on cloud-based enterprise platforms, custom software development, and secure communications systems that support intelligence, logistics, and command and control missions. She ensures compliance with DoD acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with strategic modernization goals, prioritizing agile, secure, and scalable solutions for mission-critical environments. Gerety cultivates partnerships with a diverse range of vendors specializing in defense-grade IT services, including systems integrators, software publishers, and communications equipment manufacturers. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms with proven expertise in DoD cybersecurity standards, zero-trust architecture, and secure cloud migration. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for performance-based, outcome-driven solicitations that emphasize innovation, interoperability, and compliance with NIST and FISMA requirements. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong orientation toward open competition, with 94.1% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, with 5.9% of contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Aside authority, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to expanding vendor diversity within the defense technology ecosystem. Gerety’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334220 (wireless communications equipment), 513210 (software publishing), and 562211 (hazardous waste treatment), reflecting a unique blend of IT infrastructure and environmental compliance needs. She procures secure radio systems, custom defense applications, and specialized logistics support services, underscoring her technical expertise in both digital systems and mission-enabling environmental operations within defense contexts.