Michael H. Jacobs

Michael H. Jacobs supports the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency in managing critical procurement initiatives that secure and modernize the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. He oversees the acquisition of telecommunications systems, secure network solutions, and associated infrastructure services essential to maintaining resilient, high-capacity connectivity across military and federal operations. His portfolio emphasizes the transition from legacy telecom architectures to next-generation secure virtual private networks and interoperable communication platforms, ensuring mission-critical reliability under evolving threat environments. Jacobs 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 balanced approach between large-scale telecommunications providers and specialized niche vendors capable of delivering fiber optic deployment, secure network integration, and field installation services. His procurement strategy prioritizes technical precision, compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards, and rapid deployment capabilities to support expeditionary and garrisoned operations. His contracting patterns demonstrate a strong commitment to socioeconomic diversity, with equal weighting given to Total Small Business Set-Asides and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Asides, each accounting for 30% of opportunities. This reflects a deliberate effort to foster innovation and capacity within underrepresented veteran-owned and small enterprise communities while maintaining performance reliability across mission-critical contracts. Jacobs’ primary technical focus lies in NAICS 561621 (Security Systems Services), reflecting his emphasis on secure network access and perimeter protection, complemented by significant activity in computer systems design (541512) and electrical wiring installation (238210). His acquisitions span secure communications hardware, fiber optic cabling, network hardening, and integrated infrastructure services that support DoD’s broader digital transformation and zero-trust architecture objectives.