Michelle Rand

Michelle L. Rand serves as a secondary procurement professional within the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), supporting the acquisition of mission-critical information systems and cybersecurity-enabled services that sustain the Department of Defense’s C4I infrastructure. While not the lead contracting officer, she plays a vital role in facilitating the execution of complex IT modernization initiatives, including cloud migration, network sustainment, and enterprise-wide systems integration. Her work ensures alignment with DISA’s strategic priorities in secure communications, spectrum management, and resilient infrastructure, typically handling task orders and delivery orders under multiple-award contracts that require technical rigor and rapid deployment. Rand maintains a primary working relationship with EXPRESSION NETWORKS LLC, a key vendor providing specialized IT services that support DISA’s operational tempo and technical modernization goals. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven capabilities in systems design and mission-critical IT support, often engaging firms through Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) vehicles. She collaborates closely with technical stakeholders to ensure contract requirements reflect current operational needs and cybersecurity compliance standards. Her contracting portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 81.4% of awards issued without set-aside constraints. While small business participation is present—particularly through Total Small Business Set-Asides at 13.9%—she rarely utilizes 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB mechanisms, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic preferences in most procurements. Rand’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting deep engagement in enterprise architecture, systems integration, and mission support consulting. She consistently acquires services related to cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity operations, and custom software development, demonstrating expertise in the technical domains of DoD-wide IT modernization and secure communications platforms.