Michael H. Jacobs

Michael H. Jacobs 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 and modernize the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. He manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions, including requirements definition, solicitation development, source selection, and contract administration, with a focus on secure network solutions, virtual private networks, and interoperable communications systems that support military and federal operations. His work directly enables DISA’s mission to deliver resilient, high-capacity connectivity across distributed environments. Jacobs maintains consistent working relationships with key industry partners including AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc., Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Liberty Communications, Inc., AOC Connect LLC, and Norfolk Fiber, LLC. These contractors provide specialized expertise in fiber-optic infrastructure, secure data transmission, network engineering, and managed services, reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in defense-grade telecommunications. His procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor, compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards, and performance-based contracting to ensure mission readiness. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted under full and open competition (80%), Jacobs actively supports socioeconomic programs, regularly incorporating Total Small Business Set-Asides (10%), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Asides (5%), and HUBZone Set-Asides (5%) to promote equitable access for qualified small businesses. This balanced approach reflects a strategic commitment to fostering a diverse supplier base without compromising mission-critical performance requirements. His procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), with significant activity in 511210 (Software Publishers) and 518210 (Data Processing and Hosting Services). He routinely procures cybersecurity-integrated telecom solutions, network architecture design, cloud-enabled infrastructure, and engineering support services essential to modernizing legacy DoD communications systems.