Michael Morris

Michael Morris serves as a Contracting Specialist within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where he plays a pivotal role in securing and modernizing the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. He manages complex acquisitions for secure network services, virtual private networks, and telecommunications modernization initiatives, ensuring resilient, high-capacity connectivity across military and federal operations. His work directly supports DISA’s mission to sustain and expand mission-critical telecom systems through compliant, efficient contracting practices aligned with FAR and DFARS requirements. Morris maintains longstanding 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 vendors provide core telecommunications infrastructure, network engineering, and secure data transmission solutions. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, outcome-driven deliverables, and vendor accountability, fostering collaborative partnerships that prioritize reliability, cybersecurity, and interoperability across DoD networks. His contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 87.5% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on maximizing competition among qualified large and mid-sized firms. However, he consistently allocates 12.5% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation without compromising mission readiness or technical rigor. Morris specializes in acquisitions governed by NAICS 511210 (Telecommunications Resellers) and 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services), reflecting his deep expertise in managed network services, cloud-enabled communications, and IT infrastructure support. He frequently procures secure telecom solutions, fiber-optic connectivity, and integrated network management systems, with occasional engagements in computer storage device manufacturing and engineering services. His technical domain expertise centers on mission-critical telecommunications systems that enable secure, real-time command and control across the DoD enterprise.